| 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 | $24.91 | 8.383% | $26.9982 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.99 | 11.384% | $93.5514 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.79 | 9.436% | $216.4535 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.53 | 5.128% | $152.9928 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.84 | 6.744% | $7.3013 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.77 | 5.181% | $84.9547 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.99 | 13.351% | $104.2716 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.82 | $686.5235 | $686.51 | $686.50 | $686.70 | |