| 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 | $24.53 | 11.769% | $27.4169 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.33 | 9.659% | $69.447 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.83 | 10.823% | $128.3663 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.68 | 5.842% | $187.0016 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.86 | 13.870% | $150.149 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.75 | 3.416% | $28.6979 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 3.396% | $257.0942 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.63 | $848.1729 | $848.18 | $848.15 | $848.10 | |