| 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 | $24.25 | 11.468% | $27.031 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.98 | 3.171% | $221.797 | $221.80 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.53 | 6.386% | $59.0761 | $59.08 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.70 | 5.474% | $75.6249 | $75.62 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.75 | 8.400% | $10.569 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.43 | 13.510% | $125.3491 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.79 | 6.668% | $260.0459 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.43 | $779.4930 | $779.50 | $779.50 | $779.40 | |