| 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 | $26.36 | 5.418% | $27.7882 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 13.497% | $273.3008 | $273.30 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.32 | 6.411% | $204.6496 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.86 | 8.765% | $256.5331 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.37 | 12.146% | $41.909 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.71 | 6.103% | $172.6402 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.82 | 10.147% | $204.6752 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.24 | $1,181.4961 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.55 | $1,181.40 | |