| 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 | $26.41 | 4.693% | $27.6494 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.25 | 9.198% | $77.8036 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.31 | 9.726% | $8.021 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.83 | 13.606% | $132.7259 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.62 | 7.532% | $263.0448 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.85 | 11.578% | $192.8626 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.86 | 5.662% | $124.5332 | $124.53 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.13 | $826.6405 | $826.63 | $826.65 | $826.50 | |