| 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 | $24.63 | 8.490% | $26.7211 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.52 | 6.540% | $77.2628 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.77 | 11.401% | $199.1516 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.29 | 9.669% | $153.8546 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 5.854% | $17.2013 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.26 | 13.120% | $16.1309 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.50 | 11.448% | $50.7088 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.22 | $541.0311 | $541.02 | $541.00 | $541.10 | |