| 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 | $24.88 | 9.176% | $27.163 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.62 | 6.485% | $97.5616 | $97.56 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.74 | 8.204% | $248.5879 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.95 | 5.754% | $63.3995 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.78 | 8.269% | $22.4983 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.28 | 11.525% | $79.495 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.46 | 10.359% | $149.4923 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.71 | $688.1976 | $688.20 | $688.20 | $688.30 | |