| 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 | $24.95 | 11.601% | $27.8444 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.55 | 13.132% | $16.4607 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.71 | 4.432% | $131.2815 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.82 | 6.694% | $55.2888 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.83 | 11.371% | $264.8736 | $264.87 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.52 | 10.358% | $87.7567 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.83 | 12.535% | $80.8339 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.21 | $664.3396 | $664.33 | $664.35 | $664.40 | |