| 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 | $25.88 | 6.144% | $27.4701 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.45 | 4.531% | $44.3734 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.80 | 7.306% | $33.0502 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.44 | 10.319% | $30.2715 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.58 | 7.869% | $52.4028 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.53 | 13.485% | $227.5715 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.38 | 9.329% | $41.9605 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $414.06 | $457.1000 | $457.09 | $457.00 | $457.30 | |