| 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 | $23.88 | 13.784% | $27.1716 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.27 | 5.777% | $260.497 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.55 | 4.793% | $19.4391 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.60 | 10.343% | $143.0045 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.74 | 8.506% | $257.9622 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.69 | 9.625% | $198.0814 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.51 | 6.431% | $224.0479 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.24 | $1,130.2037 | $1,130.20 | $1,130.20 | $1,130.20 | |