| 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 | $25.29 | 3.492% | $26.1731 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.25 | 3.433% | $33.3571 | $33.36 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.64 | 13.656% | $49.5995 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.88 | 7.283% | $79.2607 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.35 | 5.748% | $171.6819 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.30 | 9.556% | $16.7621 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.91 | 10.636% | $51.8993 | $51.90 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $399.62 | $428.7337 | $428.73 | $428.70 | $428.90 | |