| 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 | $24.39 | 12.716% | $27.4914 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.55 | 8.495% | $188.2931 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.82 | 13.255% | $29.2424 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.32 | 4.583% | $49.4887 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.54 | 5.380% | $39.5597 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.41 | 6.827% | $60.2611 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.91 | 6.702% | $73.5283 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $433.94 | $467.8647 | $467.86 | $467.90 | $467.90 | |