| 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 | $26.53 | 5.255% | $27.9242 | $27.92 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.97 | 13.871% | $61.4562 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.43 | 12.242% | $24.0535 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.44 | 10.656% | $123.315 | $123.32 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.51 | 3.586% | $96.8633 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.76 | 13.522% | $106.4382 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.34 | 12.863% | $171.9355 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.98 | $611.9859 | $611.99 | $611.95 | $612.00 | |