| 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 | $23.96 | 12.664% | $26.9943 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.51 | 11.373% | $48.4584 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.77 | 8.131% | $19.2149 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.74 | 6.464% | $72.1187 | $72.12 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.62 | 4.443% | $137.4679 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.89 | 12.679% | $243.2627 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.57 | 4.110% | $68.2649 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.06 | $615.7818 | $615.77 | $615.70 | $615.90 | |