| 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 | $24.52 | 11.288% | $27.2878 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.63 | 8.192% | $197.591 | $197.59 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.77 | 3.359% | $107.2556 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.32 | 8.432% | $140.2243 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.83 | 6.341% | $247.5938 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 12.353% | $177.4728 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.96 | 10.383% | $68.3933 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.99 | $965.8186 | $965.81 | $965.80 | $965.90 | |