| 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 | $24.52 | 10.413% | $27.0733 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.36 | 13.763% | $171.054 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.41 | 7.403% | $55.2159 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.97 | 12.625% | $90.0662 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.41 | 8.639% | $129.7258 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.42 | 4.124% | $74.3654 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.56 | 8.567% | $70.0909 | $70.09 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.65 | $617.5915 | $617.60 | $617.55 | $617.70 | |