| 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 | $24.87 | 9.284% | $27.1789 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.44 | 10.825% | $38.1681 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.66 | 8.590% | $36.5514 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.67 | 3.811% | $126.3068 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.56 | 7.328% | $204.5242 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.63 | 12.439% | $59.1766 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.25 | 10.797% | $193.0638 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.08 | $684.9698 | $684.97 | $684.95 | $685.10 | |