| 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 | $26.44 | 5.354% | $27.8556 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.29 | 6.337% | $249.137 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.87 | 11.800% | $56.8727 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.83 | 9.634% | $57.9196 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.44 | 10.866% | $193.3947 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.70 | 3.539% | $144.644 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.61 | 12.672% | $97.5852 | $97.59 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.18 | $827.4088 | $827.41 | $827.40 | $827.40 | |