| 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 | $25.47 | 4.736% | $26.6763 | $26.68 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.34 | 5.857% | $170.7897 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.94 | 4.284% | $235.6193 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.46 | 12.236% | $30.82 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.54 | 12.840% | $46.8737 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.93 | 6.549% | $85.1646 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.74 | 3.773% | $208.3139 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.42 | $804.2575 | $804.25 | $804.20 | $804.30 | |