| 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 | $24.77 | 11.553% | $27.6317 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.70 | 12.576% | $77.3397 | $77.34 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.58 | 7.857% | $50.2398 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.39 | 4.349% | $15.0158 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.52 | 5.677% | $65.0125 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.58 | 9.270% | $19.2097 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.96 | 7.381% | $55.7952 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $285.50 | $310.2444 | $310.25 | $310.25 | $310.10 | |