| 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 | $26.25 | 5.615% | $27.7239 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.99 | 9.446% | $49.2398 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.50 | 10.598% | $113.363 | $113.36 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.97 | 5.112% | $260.6462 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.81 | 11.494% | $258.4542 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.44 | 10.826% | $127.9375 | $127.94 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.60 | 12.768% | $73.9758 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.56 | $911.3404 | $911.34 | $911.35 | $911.30 | |