| 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 | $26.40 | 4.136% | $27.4919 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.95 | 13.757% | $18.1442 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.30 | 3.324% | $20.9748 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.34 | 7.167% | $76.4529 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.42 | 13.673% | $90.2791 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.51 | 13.705% | $200.7007 | $200.70 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.48 | 13.658% | $267.6419 | $267.64 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.40 | $701.6855 | $701.67 | $701.70 | $701.70 | |