| 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 | $26.50 | 3.515% | $27.4315 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.96 | 3.639% | $181.3268 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.53 | 12.819% | $168.6983 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.35 | 4.476% | $236.4814 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.60 | 3.295% | $190.6826 | $190.68 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.61 | 11.370% | $217.8509 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.26 | 6.273% | $53.4128 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.81 | $1,075.8843 | $1,075.88 | $1,075.95 | $1,075.90 | |