| 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 | $24.61 | 13.484% | $27.9284 | $27.93 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.98 | 11.342% | $51.1951 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.94 | 3.635% | $86.9912 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.41 | 6.874% | $88.0749 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.98 | 9.541% | $70.0843 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.87 | 8.488% | $120.2806 | $120.28 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.91 | 4.387% | $145.004 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.70 | $589.5585 | $589.55 | $589.60 | $589.60 | |