| 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 | $25.51 | 5.109% | $26.8133 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.50 | 9.774% | $20.3082 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.38 | 5.337% | $104.6839 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.66 | 13.237% | $219.2948 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.73 | 9.489% | $143.135 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.72 | 8.440% | $7.2872 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.40 | 4.364% | $27.5521 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.90 | $549.0745 | $549.07 | $549.10 | $549.10 | |