| 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 | $23.95 | 12.800% | $27.0156 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.74 | 5.466% | $124.1757 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.89 | 8.599% | $125.8554 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.64 | 10.871% | $137.0809 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.68 | 11.744% | $108.0341 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.32 | 4.523% | $226.1042 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.53 | 4.459% | $233.4972 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.75 | $981.7631 | $981.77 | $981.80 | $981.80 | |