| 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 | $25.71 | 6.819% | $27.4632 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.99 | 5.224% | $84.1687 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.46 | 9.423% | $65.0629 | $65.06 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.45 | 10.547% | $72.353 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.94 | 5.570% | $141.4005 | $141.40 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.97 | 12.778% | $133.0442 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.47 | 3.220% | $92.3509 | $92.35 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.99 | $615.8434 | $615.83 | $615.80 | $616.00 | |