| 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 | $24.91 | 11.125% | $27.6812 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.50 | 8.757% | $28.8206 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.26 | 5.261% | $123.429 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.38 | 6.870% | $215.2148 | $215.21 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.81 | 8.839% | $21.561 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.62 | 4.397% | $39.2742 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.30 | 3.598% | $246.874 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.78 | $702.8548 | $702.84 | $702.80 | $702.90 | |