| 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 | $24.80 | 9.545% | $27.1672 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.69 | 7.351% | $133.856 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.43 | 6.372% | $51.516 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.76 | 12.387% | $19.9599 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.57 | 9.300% | $136.155 | $136.16 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.53 | 4.727% | $13.1223 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.41 | 4.874% | $145.1561 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.19 | $526.9325 | $526.95 | $526.85 | $527.10 | |