| 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 | $25.72 | 4.525% | $26.8838 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.42 | 3.673% | $18.0598 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.89 | 7.442% | $135.2587 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.41 | 12.410% | $80.272 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.90 | 5.430% | $28.3607 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.56 | 11.499% | $208.0125 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.69 | 10.709% | $30.6553 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.59 | $527.5028 | $527.50 | $527.45 | $527.70 | |