| 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 | $24.90 | 11.600% | $27.7884 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.73 | 5.689% | $12.3973 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.88 | 3.562% | $121.0433 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.51 | 10.537% | $34.8302 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.77 | 7.412% | $184.5016 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.55 | 5.405% | $229.3086 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.32 | 4.558% | $13.9271 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.66 | $623.7965 | $623.80 | $623.85 | $623.70 | |