| 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 | $25.97 | 3.496% | $26.8779 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.66 | 3.335% | $213.5521 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.34 | 3.456% | $47.9415 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.78 | 11.173% | $271.0175 | $271.02 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.63 | 9.493% | $220.7707 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.59 | 12.299% | $35.4753 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.59 | 3.398% | $162.9449 | $162.94 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.56 | $978.5799 | $978.58 | $978.60 | $978.60 | |