| 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 | $24.38 | 11.745% | $27.2434 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.99 | 13.526% | $29.5054 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.34 | 11.683% | $198.0586 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.41 | 5.260% | $36.22 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.69 | 12.361% | $71.5627 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.90 | 7.349% | $54.6406 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.53 | 11.265% | $208.6553 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.24 | $625.8860 | $625.89 | $625.85 | $625.90 | |