| 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 | 8.596% | $27.0078 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.32 | 12.417% | $270.1605 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.65 | 12.280% | $184.869 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.76 | 10.121% | $84.5289 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.84 | 6.514% | $55.2169 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.71 | 12.473% | $66.0329 | $66.03 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.27 | 7.714% | $9.9851 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.42 | $697.8011 | $697.81 | $697.80 | $697.80 | |