| 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 | $26.35 | 5.582% | $27.8209 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.97 | 10.637% | $48.6471 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.97 | 7.400% | $129.9218 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.93 | 11.257% | $94.4906 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.85 | 5.214% | $147.1418 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.66 | 4.450% | $236.7464 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.29 | 9.381% | $189.5463 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.02 | $874.3149 | $874.32 | $874.30 | $874.10 | |