| 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 | $24.68 | 9.547% | $27.0362 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.79 | 7.193% | $120.903 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.83 | 10.660% | $259.8629 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.42 | 11.865% | $66.4702 | $66.47 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.37 | 11.503% | $39.4386 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.72 | 5.750% | $38.8314 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.89 | 9.735% | $29.5077 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.70 | $582.0500 | $582.05 | $582.05 | $582.00 | |