| 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 | $25.87 | 4.259% | $26.9718 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.57 | 3.364% | $41.9348 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.41 | 3.152% | $32.4 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.68 | 8.339% | $213.0811 | $213.08 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.92 | 11.199% | $176.7175 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.90 | 11.580% | $278.8384 | $278.84 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.77 | 10.415% | $191.8681 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.12 | $961.8117 | $961.81 | $961.80 | $961.80 | |