| 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 | $25.25 | 8.512% | $27.3993 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.78 | 13.369% | $81.3763 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.78 | 10.676% | $71.6959 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.87 | 12.422% | $230.319 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.71 | 10.627% | $51.6739 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.89 | 13.691% | $119.2505 | $119.25 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.65 | 6.156% | $94.1073 | $94.11 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.93 | $675.8222 | $675.83 | $675.80 | $675.90 | |