| 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 | $24.64 | 11.438% | $27.4583 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.35 | 7.369% | $26.1444 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.26 | 9.775% | $47.4887 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.27 | 7.126% | $77.42 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.44 | 9.371% | $237.8163 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.78 | 11.731% | $24.335 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.26 | 12.624% | $87.0133 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.00 | $527.6760 | $527.68 | $527.65 | $527.60 | |