| 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 | $26.74 | 3.622% | $27.7085 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.65 | 3.464% | $117.5868 | $117.59 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.88 | 9.238% | $55.5803 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.70 | 8.640% | $57.2533 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.92 | 6.417% | $83.9843 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.78 | 11.400% | $169.0829 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.42 | 8.546% | $42.7888 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.09 | $553.9849 | $553.98 | $554.05 | $554.10 | |