| 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 | $25.59 | 9.253% | $27.9578 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.51 | 10.681% | $153.3043 | $153.30 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.99 | 8.363% | $15.16 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.26 | 9.418% | $127.2094 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.57 | 9.616% | $49.952 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.38 | 5.594% | $157.7363 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.99 | 11.720% | $42.4424 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.29 | $573.7622 | $573.76 | $573.75 | $573.80 | |