| 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 | $24.85 | 11.774% | $27.7758 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.25 | 8.751% | $8.972 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.42 | 5.133% | $159.1924 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.46 | 4.849% | $40.3249 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.98 | 12.204% | $203.0668 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.33 | 9.643% | $146.187 | $146.19 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.97 | 12.831% | $10.1209 | $10.12 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.26 | $595.6398 | $595.64 | $595.60 | $595.70 | |