| 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 | 10.298% | $27.2988 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.60 | 9.136% | $17.0252 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.76 | 13.119% | $6.5157 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.72 | 9.338% | $148.3935 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.79 | 7.460% | $182.4563 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.84 | 8.180% | $270.2769 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.96 | 13.195% | $114.2817 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.42 | $766.2481 | $766.26 | $766.30 | $766.30 | |