| 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 | $25.47 | 9.276% | $27.8326 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.66 | 11.498% | $77.6695 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.92 | 13.740% | $153.458 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.77 | 7.635% | $49.2645 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.47 | 3.780% | $146.8176 | $146.82 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.67 | 3.289% | $44.0734 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.44 | 10.652% | $27.0433 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.40 | $526.1589 | $526.15 | $526.10 | $526.20 | |