| 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 | $24.64 | 9.708% | $27.0321 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.75 | 5.126% | $83.838 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.31 | 6.155% | $170.1771 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.93 | 5.569% | $220.5653 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.68 | 11.706% | $36.5055 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.70 | 5.178% | $149.0372 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.35 | 7.755% | $77.9607 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.36 | $765.1159 | $765.13 | $765.15 | $765.10 | |