| 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 | $26.33 | 3.169% | $27.1644 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.76 | 5.546% | $28.2441 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.76 | 7.775% | $81.6503 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.58 | 5.159% | $196.2057 | $196.21 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.56 | 10.440% | $174.0093 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.62 | 8.501% | $239.3749 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.64 | 4.763% | $89.719 | $89.72 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.25 | $836.3677 | $836.36 | $836.30 | $836.40 | |