| 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 | $26.40 | 4.285% | $27.5312 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.92 | 6.435% | $218.1066 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.88 | 8.144% | $46.3721 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.85 | 10.441% | $16.4005 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.64 | 13.380% | $221.8166 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.88 | 7.690% | $70.9462 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.79 | 8.102% | $147.8727 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.36 | $749.0459 | $749.05 | $749.00 | $749.00 | |