| 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 | $25.97 | 4.740% | $27.201 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.69 | 3.390% | $38.9677 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.83 | 9.725% | $34.9255 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.25 | 3.142% | $79.6772 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.83 | 3.644% | $43.3543 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.57 | 5.802% | $223.8453 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.49 | 12.745% | $230.5523 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.63 | $678.5233 | $678.53 | $678.55 | $678.60 | |