| 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 | $25.56 | 5.752% | $27.0302 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.69 | 5.254% | $93.3498 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.25 | 11.831% | $278.7388 | $278.74 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.60 | 11.810% | $239.9443 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.75 | 12.345% | $23.3116 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.90 | 3.219% | $248.6546 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.34 | 4.736% | $98.8079 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.09 | $1,009.8372 | $1,009.83 | $1,009.85 | $1,009.70 | |