| 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 | $25.99 | 3.325% | $26.8542 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.39 | 3.431% | $81.0796 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.55 | 9.571% | $230.7017 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.81 | 13.142% | $177.418 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.75 | 9.800% | $257.7555 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.68 | 3.866% | $219.8635 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.97 | 13.740% | $268.3923 | $268.39 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.14 | $1,262.0648 | $1,262.06 | $1,262.05 | $1,262.20 | |