| 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 | $25.58 | 8.405% | $27.73 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.36 | 5.571% | $54.2213 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.68 | 11.837% | $137.2016 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.47 | 6.149% | $104.5249 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.60 | 3.749% | $200.8581 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.80 | 8.590% | $79.0535 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.89 | 3.513% | $87.8722 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.38 | $691.4616 | $691.45 | $691.40 | $691.50 | |