| 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 | $26.49 | 3.629% | $27.4513 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.73 | 7.691% | $38.478 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.67 | 9.243% | $58.6307 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.32 | 12.247% | $109.2388 | $109.24 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.83 | 12.326% | $37.9999 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.32 | 5.137% | $69.7269 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.96 | 13.794% | $159.2661 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.32 | $500.7917 | $500.80 | $500.85 | $500.80 | |