| 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 | $25.26 | 9.385% | $27.6307 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.85 | 13.722% | $37.3577 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.49 | 11.763% | $48.6057 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.87 | 12.406% | $87.5306 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.78 | 6.721% | $261.2317 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.72 | 9.781% | $80.9306 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.96 | 8.151% | $182.7319 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.93 | $726.0189 | $726.02 | $726.10 | $725.90 | |