| 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 | $24.34 | 13.769% | $27.6914 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.76 | 5.617% | $50.4427 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.60 | 12.625% | $279.9858 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.26 | 7.843% | $200.8684 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.74 | 12.425% | $251.5397 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.55 | 10.670% | $84.7179 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.92 | 6.579% | $153.3885 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.17 | $1,048.6344 | $1,048.64 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.60 | |