| 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 | $24.95 | 11.343% | $27.7801 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.56 | 11.104% | $45.0638 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.57 | 8.241% | $236.5824 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.54 | 3.789% | $177.0018 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.90 | 9.434% | $129.0227 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.92 | 6.624% | $254.7461 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.87 | 11.667% | $279.0223 | $279.02 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.31 | $1,149.2192 | $1,149.21 | $1,149.20 | $1,149.20 | |