| 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 | $25.45 | 9.245% | $27.8029 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.66 | 8.318% | $25.628 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.85 | 9.696% | $26.1625 | $26.16 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.85 | 4.797% | $22.8981 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.78 | 7.617% | $37.4292 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.25 | 6.682% | $66.4095 | $66.41 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.60 | 6.536% | $69.8876 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $257.44 | $276.2178 | $276.22 | $276.25 | $276.20 | |