| 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 | $25.52 | 5.799% | $26.9999 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.75 | 6.629% | $138.3511 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.94 | 4.299% | $20.7972 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.34 | 6.818% | $181.9538 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.25 | 3.314% | $20.9211 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.64 | 6.570% | $83.8066 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.97 | 9.452% | $44.8425 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.41 | $517.6722 | $517.67 | $517.65 | $517.70 | |