| 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 | $25.66 | 5.545% | $27.0828 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.25 | 12.543% | $144.3364 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.52 | 9.146% | $10.3907 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.73 | 11.386% | $42.0259 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.88 | 9.760% | $22.9179 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.28 | 6.681% | $208.3267 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.95 | 4.870% | $156.2039 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.27 | $611.2843 | $611.29 | $611.35 | $611.20 | |