| 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 | $24.25 | 11.276% | $26.9844 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.69 | 4.825% | $157.9608 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.36 | 3.288% | $72.6734 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.55 | 6.109% | $51.5159 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.94 | 9.398% | $46.9755 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.68 | 5.325% | $207.1532 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.92 | 8.427% | $33.5256 | $33.53 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.39 | $596.7888 | $596.79 | $596.80 | $596.90 | |