| 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 | $25.80 | 4.480% | $26.9558 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.41 | 12.126% | $253.8645 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.81 | 5.447% | $171.6783 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.95 | 5.839% | $153.4136 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.50 | 12.541% | $203.1365 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.99 | 11.690% | $182.0435 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.74 | 7.302% | $208.9599 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.20 | $1,200.0521 | $1,200.05 | $1,200.05 | $1,200.10 | |