| 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 | 4.325% | $27.5418 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.70 | 13.204% | $273.6141 | $273.61 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 10.266% | $243.2247 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.69 | 6.645% | $74.3209 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.52 | 3.345% | $36.7081 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.61 | 7.498% | $233.9264 | $233.93 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.28 | 4.342% | $252.7998 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.78 | $1,142.1358 | $1,142.13 | $1,142.10 | $1,142.00 | |