| 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 | $25.76 | 5.409% | $27.1534 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.63 | 8.651% | $57.183 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.87 | 5.829% | $163.8974 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.96 | 5.446% | $145.4733 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.29 | 8.372% | $45.8305 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.49 | 8.509% | $36.3397 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.62 | 9.579% | $25.8826 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.62 | $501.7599 | $501.75 | $501.80 | $501.80 | |