| 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 | $26.27 | 4.537% | $27.4619 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.47 | 13.637% | $183.4897 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.68 | 6.860% | $136.4388 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.48 | 6.431% | $242.1092 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.61 | 6.291% | $181.3431 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.94 | 7.786% | $198.2616 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.66 | 12.300% | $236.5712 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.11 | $1,205.6755 | $1,205.67 | $1,205.65 | $1,205.70 | |