| 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 | $25.46 | 8.139% | $27.5322 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.52 | 8.575% | $8.1648 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.45 | 13.133% | $232.4317 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.40 | 12.195% | $170.9852 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.73 | 11.834% | $53.3784 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.30 | 10.461% | $87.5956 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.30 | 4.158% | $30.5183 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.16 | $610.6062 | $610.61 | $610.65 | $610.60 | |