| 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 | $24.96 | 9.845% | $27.4173 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.98 | 8.667% | $239.0457 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.62 | 6.150% | $42.0566 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.75 | 5.810% | $109.7779 | $109.78 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.56 | 11.467% | $124.3526 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.29 | 9.383% | $201.5819 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.84 | 10.205% | $162.9271 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.00 | $907.1591 | $907.17 | $907.20 | $907.20 | |