| 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 | $25.98 | 3.585% | $26.9114 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.64 | 12.740% | $54.8367 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.37 | 5.848% | $200.4444 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.58 | 9.318% | $92.4612 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.93 | 11.186% | $274.5516 | $274.55 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.91 | 8.254% | $51.8645 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.54 | 13.457% | $30.1115 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.95 | $731.1813 | $731.17 | $731.15 | $731.20 | |