| 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 | $24.85 | 12.556% | $27.9702 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.59 | 6.719% | $188.4551 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.38 | 9.349% | $225.6745 | $225.67 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.46 | 7.390% | $55.2629 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.92 | 9.256% | $168.1668 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.35 | 9.846% | $274.9995 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.69 | 13.613% | $32.5956 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.24 | $973.1246 | $973.13 | $973.05 | $973.30 | |