| 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 | $26.58 | 4.340% | $27.7336 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.26 | 13.498% | $52.5042 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.69 | 6.274% | $147.3914 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.38 | 4.676% | $246.3864 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.74 | 7.758% | $83.7711 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.83 | 6.814% | $70.3157 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.55 | 9.318% | $11.533 | $11.53 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.03 | $639.6354 | $639.63 | $639.65 | $639.60 | |