| 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 | $24.73 | 12.558% | $27.8356 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.50 | 12.262% | $30.8721 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.33 | 11.144% | $11.4812 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.88 | 8.245% | $140.5886 | $140.59 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.75 | 10.801% | $186.9767 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.27 | 12.791% | $246.1889 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.84 | 4.196% | $253.0296 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.30 | $896.9727 | $896.98 | $897.05 | $897.00 | |