| 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 | $26.47 | 3.127% | $27.2977 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.96 | 7.753% | $8.5771 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.96 | 6.445% | $179.8495 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.49 | 7.675% | $82.3606 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.42 | 4.472% | $222.9641 | $222.96 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.66 | 7.394% | $50.11 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.73 | 4.688% | $16.4674 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.69 | $587.6264 | $587.63 | $587.60 | $587.70 | |