| 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 | $24.74 | 9.345% | $27.052 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.57 | 8.681% | $77.783 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.64 | 10.756% | $49.4415 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.62 | 12.311% | $110.7611 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.86 | 4.367% | $147.0114 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.31 | 10.713% | $269.3758 | $269.38 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.64 | 8.164% | $186.7343 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.38 | $868.1591 | $868.15 | $868.20 | $868.20 | |