| 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 | $24.75 | 9.317% | $27.056 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.26 | 12.388% | $49.7429 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.85 | 5.199% | $215.5002 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.92 | 9.570% | $111.6737 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.91 | 7.198% | $162.8445 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.50 | 9.378% | $174.4579 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.93 | 12.499% | $115.7952 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.12 | $857.0704 | $857.07 | $857.05 | $857.10 | |