| 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 | $24.27 | 13.285% | $27.4943 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.57 | 7.341% | $70.3835 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.67 | 5.605% | $90.4718 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.30 | 4.359% | $185.0285 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.83 | 10.233% | $207.0506 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.98 | 10.131% | $10.9911 | $10.99 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.81 | 11.232% | $246.7237 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.43 | $838.1435 | $838.13 | $838.15 | $838.20 | |