| 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 | $26.40 | 5.353% | $27.8132 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.84 | 8.630% | $26.9837 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.29 | 12.498% | $190.4479 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.28 | 13.625% | $75.3107 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.61 | 11.770% | $10.7411 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.98 | 8.670% | $235.7922 | $235.79 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.62 | 12.457% | $266.0958 | $266.10 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.02 | $833.1846 | $833.18 | $833.20 | $833.10 | |