| 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 | $26.51 | 5.220% | $27.8938 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.89 | 7.317% | $140.4672 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.86 | 13.759% | $86.2976 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.26 | 3.563% | $9.5899 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.25 | 12.546% | $29.5433 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.74 | 13.846% | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.28 | 6.304% | $218.2209 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.79 | $610.7627 | $610.76 | $610.75 | $610.80 | |