| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $25.37 | 9.698% | $27.8304 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.50 | 10.819% | $50.4226 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.45 | 12.203% | $46.5081 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.54 | 3.681% | $124.9771 | $124.98 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.92 | 7.527% | $182.7099 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.81 | 7.436% | $57.8113 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.35 | 7.171% | $19.6659 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.94 | $509.9253 | $509.93 | $509.90 | $509.90 | |