| 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 | $24.44 | 11.832% | $27.3317 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.44 | 13.817% | $98.3834 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.31 | 9.603% | $52.9492 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.89 | 6.337% | $55.1783 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.41 | 5.687% | $110.3478 | $110.35 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.75 | 9.242% | $41.2389 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.97 | 8.586% | $201.9374 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.21 | $587.3667 | $587.37 | $587.45 | $587.20 | |