| 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 | $25.69 | 5.603% | $27.1294 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.41 | 9.827% | $49.8724 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.62 | 3.275% | $9.9351 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.87 | 8.299% | $105.9922 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.79 | 7.340% | $98.5274 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.86 | 6.524% | $84.0048 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.26 | 7.404% | $55.0553 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $400.50 | $430.5166 | $430.52 | $430.55 | $430.50 | |