| 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 | $24.78 | 12.556% | $27.8914 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.81 | 12.725% | $50.5121 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.57 | 9.828% | $117.0437 | $117.04 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.72 | 7.407% | $168.3283 | $168.33 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.75 | 7.625% | $159.0159 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.59 | 7.819% | $197.9449 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.32 | 12.762% | $188.6734 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.54 | $909.4097 | $909.40 | $909.40 | $909.30 | |