| 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 | $25.99 | 3.137% | $26.8053 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.71 | 5.219% | $177.515 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.54 | 3.669% | $257.6589 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.76 | 13.820% | $190.9444 | $190.94 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.41 | 6.151% | $250.9516 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.37 | 4.473% | $17.1022 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.85 | 7.177% | $247.4181 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.63 | $1,168.3955 | $1,168.40 | $1,168.35 | $1,168.40 | |