| 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 | $26.56 | 3.230% | $27.4179 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.36 | 6.486% | $50.4318 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.34 | 9.606% | $240.4098 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.41 | 5.565% | $227.3976 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.56 | 11.269% | $78.5114 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.87 | 5.615% | $229.0473 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.28 | 6.515% | $193.0904 | $193.09 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.38 | $1,046.3062 | $1,046.31 | $1,046.30 | $1,046.20 | |