| 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 | $24.94 | 9.595% | $27.333 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.72 | 9.248% | $264.0743 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.33 | 3.176% | $238.677 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.69 | 5.300% | $46.0056 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.27 | 10.450% | $204.6307 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.94 | 12.546% | $204.7662 | $204.77 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.44 | 6.780% | $259.9452 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.33 | $1,245.4320 | $1,245.44 | $1,245.45 | $1,245.40 | |