| 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 | $25.73 | 3.673% | $26.6751 | $26.68 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.48 | 6.388% | $52.6408 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.33 | 11.521% | $217.834 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.31 | 9.410% | $127.2548 | $127.25 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.43 | 7.732% | $32.7828 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.41 | 7.378% | $40.1701 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.76 | 12.820% | $16.6522 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.45 | $514.0098 | $514.00 | $514.05 | $514.10 | |