| 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 | $26.25 | 3.369% | $27.1344 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.51 | 6.729% | $106.206 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.97 | 12.341% | $49.3963 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.39 | 3.266% | $87.1462 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.28 | 4.371% | $14.9042 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.33 | 5.862% | $231.1285 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.82 | 12.165% | $35.6909 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.55 | $551.6065 | $551.61 | $551.65 | $551.50 | |