| 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 | $24.55 | 11.475% | $27.3671 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.32 | 5.755% | $45.8131 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.43 | 11.258% | $71.6835 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.88 | 12.693% | $137.3502 | $137.35 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.54 | 11.426% | $15.0871 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.88 | 5.786% | $259.0488 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.48 | 8.406% | $53.6393 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.08 | $609.9891 | $609.99 | $610.00 | $610.00 | |