| 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 | $24.66 | 12.619% | $27.7718 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.63 | 4.696% | $13.2231 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.54 | 7.369% | $34.9379 | $34.94 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.79 | 8.212% | $157.7623 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.46 | 9.726% | $177.1636 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.30 | 5.848% | $148.5047 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.96 | 3.625% | $109.8011 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.34 | $669.1645 | $669.15 | $669.10 | $669.20 | |