| 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 | 4.719% | $27.4992 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.79 | 10.550% | $263.9823 | $263.98 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.49 | 11.773% | $256.5079 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.31 | 6.251% | $48.1423 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.83 | 3.280% | $195.0236 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.53 | 8.646% | $105.9624 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.29 | 7.660% | $230.7046 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.50 | $1,127.8223 | $1,127.81 | $1,127.80 | $1,127.80 | |