| 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 | $24.28 | 11.859% | $27.1594 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.96 | 9.501% | $108.3622 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.94 | 5.586% | $256.5106 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.99 | 12.247% | $160.502 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.91 | 9.769% | $226.0253 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.75 | 12.667% | $178.8589 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.65 | 5.668% | $169.7556 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.48 | $1,127.1740 | $1,127.18 | $1,127.15 | $1,127.30 | |