| 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 | $24.45 | 11.110% | $27.1664 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.70 | 11.739% | $49.9473 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.50 | 6.392% | $197.3572 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.55 | 10.610% | $23.8365 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.93 | 6.432% | $52.0772 | $52.08 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.61 | 10.794% | $92.6349 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.70 | 6.796% | $199.3881 | $199.39 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.44 | $642.4076 | $642.42 | $642.45 | $642.40 | |