| 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 | 8.465% | $27.062 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.47 | 11.352% | $18.3397 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.91 | 13.298% | $212.8983 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.28 | 8.237% | $268.7308 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.32 | 12.676% | $232.4731 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.89 | 3.529% | $90.9916 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.96 | 8.123% | $247.5584 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.78 | $1,098.0539 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.10 | |