| 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 | $24.87 | 9.734% | $27.2908 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.26 | 6.440% | $69.4627 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.97 | 4.147% | $181.1845 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.30 | 6.817% | $163.7505 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.34 | 9.428% | $85.7259 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.72 | 6.779% | $262.3774 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.57 | 3.850% | $57.7094 | $57.71 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.03 | $847.5012 | $847.50 | $847.55 | $847.60 | |