| 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 | $23.83 | 13.621% | $27.0759 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.31 | 3.824% | $60.5398 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.83 | 11.355% | $159.0483 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.51 | 9.766% | $15.927 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.96 | 13.735% | $19.2895 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.86 | 13.366% | $133.6132 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.88 | 8.378% | $237.2178 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.18 | $652.7115 | $652.72 | $652.75 | $652.60 | |