| 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 | $24.79 | 9.125% | $27.0521 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.85 | 5.198% | $90.3125 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.64 | 3.520% | $201.4913 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.39 | 7.584% | $15.4813 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.79 | 7.472% | $100.798 | $100.80 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.31 | 4.342% | $56.6681 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.55 | 12.208% | $26.425 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.32 | $518.2283 | $518.23 | $518.25 | $518.30 | |