| 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 | $24.88 | 10.423% | $27.4732 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.44 | 10.316% | $211.189 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.65 | 9.656% | $217.8316 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.61 | 3.227% | $82.179 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.98 | 4.503% | $261.2366 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.55 | 8.650% | $129.8911 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.25 | 6.484% | $133.3712 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.36 | $1,063.1717 | $1,063.17 | $1,063.20 | $1,063.20 | |