| 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 | $24.39 | 11.828% | $27.2748 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.85 | 6.374% | $82.8122 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.95 | 10.511% | $43.044 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.28 | 5.157% | $166.4425 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.58 | 12.674% | $244.0293 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.91 | 8.371% | $62.7576 | $62.76 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.34 | 5.350% | $5.6257 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.30 | $631.9861 | $631.98 | $632.00 | $631.90 | |