| 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 | $26.58 | 4.336% | $27.7325 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.48 | 5.520% | $264.3065 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.45 | 9.371% | $240.0147 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.66 | 10.346% | $183.9026 | $183.90 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.52 | 12.142% | $237.2028 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.30 | 12.474% | $79.0692 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.26 | 11.237% | $237.224 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.25 | $1,269.4523 | $1,269.44 | $1,269.40 | $1,269.40 | |