| 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 | $24.45 | 11.549% | $27.2737 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.55 | 3.480% | $259.2691 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.31 | 6.611% | $7.7933 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.28 | 13.330% | $236.0437 | $236.04 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.60 | 5.446% | $106.0787 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.88 | 8.605% | $189.9284 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.99 | 10.846% | $160.7156 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.06 | $987.1025 | $987.10 | $987.10 | $987.10 | |