| 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 | $26.95 | 3.453% | $27.8806 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.53 | 3.444% | $162.9553 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.44 | 11.233% | $10.5004 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.48 | 5.874% | $31.2117 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.26 | 5.150% | $161.1529 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.95 | 7.137% | $39.5871 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.67 | 12.397% | $201.9437 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.28 | $635.2317 | $635.23 | $635.25 | $635.30 | |