| 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 | $25.99 | 3.670% | $26.9438 | $26.94 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.63 | 10.366% | $6.2136 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.33 | 8.228% | $17.6736 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.78 | 7.202% | $160.5672 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.65 | 3.835% | $147.0823 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.82 | 8.745% | $53.0893 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.79 | 3.379% | $124.8715 | $124.87 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.99 | $536.4413 | $536.43 | $536.40 | $536.50 | |