| 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 | $24.88 | 9.486% | $27.2401 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.82 | 11.217% | $24.2675 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.67 | 11.846% | $261.3505 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.88 | 5.669% | $102.3721 | $102.37 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.96 | 10.634% | $102.8454 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.37 | 7.378% | $119.5869 | $119.59 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.79 | 11.200% | $197.7025 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.37 | $835.3650 | $835.37 | $835.35 | $835.40 | |