| 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 | $26.26 | 5.206% | $27.6271 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.91 | 10.560% | $30.8573 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.63 | 6.198% | $18.7227 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.28 | 8.611% | $94.7957 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.25 | 11.432% | $28.1366 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.29 | 9.333% | $144.6366 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.34 | 5.403% | $185.8677 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.96 | $530.6437 | $530.66 | $530.65 | $530.60 | |