| 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 | $25.34 | 6.356% | $26.9506 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.54 | 7.194% | $55.2478 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.94 | 13.472% | $169.0052 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.71 | 6.287% | $126.1733 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.73 | 7.440% | $87.8107 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.65 | 6.652% | $256.658 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.50 | 3.525% | $16.0464 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.41 | $737.8920 | $737.90 | $737.85 | $737.90 | |