| 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 | $25.54 | 8.313% | $27.6631 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.26 | 10.827% | $8.046 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.62 | 13.590% | $66.5865 | $66.59 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.40 | 12.518% | $165.8515 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.50 | 3.349% | $70.7941 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.57 | 12.257% | $157.7997 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.35 | 5.132% | $143.3475 | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.24 | $640.0884 | $640.09 | $640.10 | $640.10 | |