| 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 | $24.68 | 9.358% | $26.9896 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.34 | 5.693% | $75.4014 | $75.40 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.96 | 7.329% | $187.7828 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.37 | 8.738% | $202.655 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.51 | 12.300% | $62.3377 | $62.34 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.75 | 7.764% | $237.889 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.66 | 3.185% | $41.955 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.27 | $835.0105 | $835.02 | $835.05 | $835.10 | |