| 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 | $24.99 | 9.207% | $27.2908 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.65 | 7.556% | $46.9482 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.86 | 10.689% | $97.2514 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.43 | 8.573% | $142.6975 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.88 | 6.772% | $36.1744 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.40 | 10.869% | $71.3996 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.49 | 7.499% | $97.2758 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.70 | $519.0377 | $519.04 | $519.05 | $519.10 | |