| 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 | $24.52 | 11.775% | $27.4072 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.76 | 6.200% | $161.1691 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.39 | 7.382% | $5.7879 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.69 | 12.158% | $146.5793 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.69 | 11.475% | $135.6539 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.57 | 11.767% | $48.6969 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.26 | 13.680% | $29.8524 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.88 | $555.1467 | $555.15 | $555.15 | $555.30 | |