| 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 | $25.85 | 5.465% | $27.2627 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.45 | 3.136% | $194.3598 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.78 | 8.760% | $47.6151 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.68 | 11.706% | $70.0173 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.55 | 12.286% | $29.8119 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.50 | 10.751% | $13.8439 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.41 | 5.273% | $135.1811 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.22 | $518.0918 | $518.09 | $518.05 | $518.10 | |