| 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 | $26.70 | 4.389% | $27.8719 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.97 | 10.420% | $144.6171 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.29 | 13.616% | $42.3674 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.92 | 9.324% | $272.1293 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.56 | 6.381% | $252.7187 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.61 | 9.849% | $263.2092 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.84 | 5.182% | $27.179 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.89 | $1,030.0926 | $1,030.10 | $1,030.05 | $1,030.10 | |