| 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 | $24.75 | 9.762% | $27.1661 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.44 | 12.782% | $76.0602 | $76.06 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.44 | 5.418% | $183.8912 | $183.89 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.33 | 13.697% | $77.6892 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.66 | 12.255% | $190.4518 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.69 | 3.527% | $180.8513 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.59 | 9.691% | $241.9674 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.90 | $978.0772 | $978.08 | $978.05 | $978.30 | |