| 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 | $24.70 | 9.111% | $26.9504 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.88 | 12.565% | $28.0062 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.92 | 5.821% | $70.8154 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.27 | 8.843% | $155.9394 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.78 | 12.832% | $231.0574 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.48 | 12.383% | $52.2356 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.49 | 4.861% | $12.0485 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.52 | $577.0529 | $577.07 | $577.05 | $577.00 | |