| 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 | $26.62 | 4.361% | $27.7809 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.35 | 7.434% | $218.467 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.47 | 3.460% | $200.1641 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.54 | 9.775% | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.75 | 8.428% | $204.6579 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.94 | 11.332% | $196.9908 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.73 | 8.401% | $185.073 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.40 | $1,054.5837 | $1,054.58 | $1,054.55 | $1,054.80 | |