| 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 | $24.42 | 12.760% | $27.536 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.91 | 3.650% | $257.9952 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.26 | 9.352% | $200.3985 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.94 | 10.339% | $79.3779 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.63 | 3.793% | $78.4986 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.71 | 3.533% | $230.5783 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 8.183% | $269.7868 | $269.79 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.25 | $1,144.1713 | $1,144.19 | $1,144.25 | $1,144.20 | |