| 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 | $24.42 | 13.162% | $27.6342 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.34 | 11.122% | $61.4949 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.36 | 11.671% | $145.5743 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.88 | 6.499% | $251.2098 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.65 | 3.415% | $176.4777 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.97 | 11.229% | $175.7085 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.89 | 8.735% | $251.0582 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.51 | $1,089.1576 | $1,089.15 | $1,089.15 | $1,089.20 | |