| 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 | $24.92 | 9.529% | $27.2946 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.99 | 5.256% | $12.6202 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.60 | 7.425% | $174.6731 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.67 | 4.856% | $8.0425 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.94 | 8.748% | $196.7686 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.91 | 4.548% | $155.6824 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.28 | 4.166% | $111.7493 | $111.75 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.31 | $686.8307 | $686.82 | $686.80 | $686.80 | |