| 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 | $24.81 | 9.568% | $27.1838 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.25 | 4.843% | $235.1104 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.60 | 8.550% | $253.5728 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.94 | 9.636% | $63.5231 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.27 | 8.113% | $18.6711 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.42 | 11.102% | $84.9041 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.86 | 6.825% | $157.9514 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.15 | $840.9167 | $840.90 | $840.85 | $841.00 | |