| 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 | $25.25 | 9.499% | $27.6485 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.70 | 8.764% | $23.6018 | $23.60 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.93 | 10.670% | $140.4734 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.83 | 3.684% | $21.5974 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.90 | 6.546% | $40.3809 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.41 | 7.450% | $17.6325 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.73 | 6.247% | $11.4003 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $259.75 | $282.7348 | $282.73 | $282.75 | $282.70 | |