| 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 | $24.50 | 11.556% | $27.3312 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.76 | 5.560% | $84.1947 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.69 | 10.683% | $121.4082 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.48 | 5.200% | $55.209 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.64 | 11.211% | $14.0571 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.91 | 5.270% | $184.1278 | $184.13 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.73 | 6.822% | $52.0544 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.71 | $538.3824 | $538.38 | $538.40 | $538.40 | |