| 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 | $24.68 | 8.511% | $26.7805 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.63 | 10.457% | $30.5193 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.64 | 4.249% | $165.3806 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.54 | 3.746% | $39.9837 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.54 | 5.123% | $21.5923 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.95 | 5.411% | $40.0035 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.75 | 12.495% | $230.3335 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.73 | $554.5934 | $554.58 | $554.65 | $554.60 | |