| 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 | $25.29 | 8.332% | $27.3972 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.96 | 4.377% | $60.4969 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.70 | 13.453% | $43.9063 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.74 | 13.480% | $12.1878 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.98 | 13.301% | $66.8249 | $66.82 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.75 | 13.664% | $65.641 | $65.64 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.75 | 3.333% | $9.0416 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $258.17 | $285.4957 | $285.50 | $285.50 | $285.40 | |