| 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 | $26.44 | 4.608% | $27.6584 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.30 | 5.164% | $174.8877 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.39 | 12.578% | $137.7842 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.53 | 11.508% | $52.9998 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.26 | 9.744% | $47.4753 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.44 | 3.446% | $71.8329 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.44 | 8.600% | $75.4118 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.80 | $588.0501 | $588.05 | $588.10 | $588.10 | |