| 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 | $26.35 | 5.737% | $27.8617 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.40 | 13.123% | $278.7351 | $278.74 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.52 | 3.347% | $12.939 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.56 | 3.483% | $170.2916 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.77 | 8.802% | $236.9381 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.50 | 3.472% | $63.6353 | $63.64 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.42 | 10.120% | $253.7385 | $253.74 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.52 | $1,044.1393 | $1,044.15 | $1,044.20 | $1,044.00 | |