| 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 | $25.84 | 4.384% | $26.9728 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.58 | 12.688% | $59.2514 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.57 | 3.551% | $51.3302 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.98 | 13.858% | $240.2176 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.43 | 6.777% | $79.4741 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.35 | 13.765% | $149.4303 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.70 | 10.800% | $14.0716 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.45 | $620.7480 | $620.74 | $620.70 | $620.80 | |