| 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 | $24.51 | 13.641% | $27.8534 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.78 | 9.479% | $84.058 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.52 | 11.372% | $61.8337 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.63 | 9.503% | $86.1022 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.88 | 4.643% | $31.2673 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.65 | 11.835% | $138.284 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.55 | 5.253% | $142.6704 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.52 | $572.0690 | $572.06 | $572.05 | $572.20 | |