| 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 | $24.69 | 10.408% | $27.2597 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.83 | 12.367% | $57.1161 | $57.12 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.69 | 10.385% | $26.1502 | $26.15 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.57 | 8.285% | $215.0215 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.29 | 4.345% | $231.9485 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.51 | 8.262% | $250.6374 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.49 | 8.841% | $270.459 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.07 | $1,078.5924 | $1,078.60 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.60 | |