| 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 | $24.84 | 8.589% | $26.9735 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.93 | 9.389% | $61.1813 | $61.18 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.96 | 4.467% | $84.5765 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.76 | 9.372% | $256.7617 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.86 | 6.233% | $170.8864 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.78 | 6.382% | $95.5098 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.36 | 5.269% | $148.8083 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.49 | $844.6975 | $844.70 | $844.70 | $844.80 | |