| 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 | $26.52 | 5.102% | $27.8731 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.33 | 3.863% | $91.7422 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.76 | 13.706% | $257.8397 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.77 | 6.467% | $246.7586 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.75 | 10.589% | $18.5237 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.65 | 4.354% | $216.6911 | $216.69 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.65 | 13.837% | $171.4954 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.43 | $1,030.9238 | $1,030.92 | $1,030.90 | $1,030.90 | |