| 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 | $24.55 | 9.836% | $26.9647 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.62 | 12.816% | $136.0787 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.45 | 8.602% | $30.8973 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.53 | 5.575% | $142.03 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.44 | 13.268% | $197.5847 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.88 | 10.289% | $164.1983 | $164.20 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.83 | 10.268% | $166.3172 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.30 | $864.0709 | $864.07 | $864.10 | $864.10 | |