| 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 | $26.42 | 4.822% | $27.694 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.67 | 11.278% | $117.5875 | $117.59 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.64 | 9.107% | $119.6249 | $119.62 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.81 | 13.625% | $99.7741 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.60 | 9.674% | $12.7222 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.38 | 9.554% | $235.9574 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.84 | 11.731% | $266.8583 | $266.86 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.36 | $880.2184 | $880.21 | $880.15 | $880.30 | |