| 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 | $26.28 | 3.340% | $27.1578 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.33 | 13.454% | $88.8685 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.84 | 3.383% | $131.131 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.62 | 3.417% | $86.4773 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.68 | 4.647% | $6.9904 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.30 | 3.732% | $83.2968 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.93 | 9.375% | $78.6734 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.98 | $502.5952 | $502.60 | $502.60 | $502.70 | |