| 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 | $24.76 | 10.746% | $27.4207 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.82 | 3.785% | $113.9767 | $113.98 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.79 | 6.216% | $114.4902 | $114.49 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.31 | 13.263% | $68.3089 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.84 | 4.532% | $82.413 | $82.41 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.57 | 9.532% | $17.0541 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.39 | 5.418% | $79.4746 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.48 | $503.1382 | $503.13 | $503.10 | $503.20 | |