| 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 | $24.81 | 12.627% | $27.9428 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.38 | 6.839% | $85.8772 | $85.88 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.38 | 11.794% | $259.7869 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.54 | 3.171% | $84.1256 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.97 | 13.630% | $10.1926 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.87 | 4.419% | $185.7301 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.96 | 3.164% | $62.8888 | $62.89 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.91 | $716.5440 | $716.55 | $716.65 | $716.50 | |