| 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 | $25.71 | 8.672% | $27.9396 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.99 | 4.702% | $62.8107 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.68 | 6.637% | $82.8356 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.69 | 12.309% | $88.376 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.81 | 9.869% | $49.2323 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.99 | 12.196% | $279.3568 | $279.36 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.76 | 9.757% | $121.5669 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.63 | $712.1179 | $712.13 | $712.15 | $712.10 | |