| 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 | $26.62 | 3.198% | $27.4713 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.64 | 7.382% | $44.7139 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.79 | 5.294% | $144.0317 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.29 | 6.754% | $241.5736 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.70 | 3.680% | $48.4186 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.93 | 6.487% | $111.7368 | $111.74 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.46 | 3.667% | $73.0438 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.43 | $690.9897 | $690.98 | $690.95 | $690.90 | |