| 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 | $24.84 | 12.299% | $27.8951 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.67 | 8.860% | $197.766 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.63 | 5.651% | $205.6285 | $205.63 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.75 | 6.848% | $132.2244 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.72 | 6.841% | $175.9885 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.85 | 4.610% | $31.2261 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.57 | 9.677% | $67.5281 | $67.53 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.03 | $838.2567 | $838.27 | $838.30 | $838.20 | |