| 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 | $26.25 | 4.490% | $27.4286 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.87 | 6.263% | $20.0518 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.74 | 7.376% | $175.8175 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.82 | 7.531% | $158.9523 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.25 | 10.747% | $233.953 | $233.95 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.38 | 5.396% | $249.1351 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.55 | 4.150% | $42.2328 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.86 | $907.5711 | $907.57 | $907.60 | $907.60 | |