| 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 | $24.56 | 10.627% | $27.17 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.39 | 8.374% | $51.3584 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.91 | 9.855% | $226.2024 | $226.20 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.96 | 5.370% | $61.0725 | $61.07 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.86 | 12.448% | $277.5891 | $277.59 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.84 | 5.298% | $225.1692 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.41 | 4.333% | $117.2807 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.93 | $985.8423 | $985.84 | $985.80 | $986.00 | |