| 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 | $24.93 | 9.471% | $27.2911 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.89 | 7.790% | $6.3488 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.83 | 12.732% | $266.9832 | $266.98 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.47 | 4.802% | $124.1589 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.73 | 3.786% | $153.3231 | $153.32 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.55 | 6.234% | $215.177 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.61 | 11.325% | $30.7368 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.01 | $824.0189 | $824.02 | $824.05 | $824.00 | |