| 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 | $24.75 | 10.403% | $27.3247 | $27.32 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.46 | 8.225% | $27.5541 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.71 | 3.327% | $28.6319 | $28.63 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.40 | 11.425% | $62.8437 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.56 | 7.666% | $69.5092 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.47 | 7.444% | $242.254 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.78 | 10.638% | $51.7565 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.13 | $509.8741 | $509.86 | $509.85 | $509.90 | |