| 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 | $26.63 | 3.263% | $27.4989 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.83 | 4.795% | $176.9254 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.89 | 10.653% | $148.1533 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.58 | 3.871% | $137.7122 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.40 | 9.147% | $18.9916 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.70 | 8.238% | $49.4648 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.32 | 8.474% | $38.313 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.35 | $597.0592 | $597.05 | $597.05 | $597.10 | |