| 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 | $25.96 | 3.126% | $26.7715 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.49 | 5.658% | $87.1573 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.84 | 3.767% | $196.9913 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.80 | 8.525% | $191.8722 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.33 | 9.340% | $145.783 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.68 | 8.448% | $239.323 | $239.32 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.71 | 10.639% | $68.2753 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.81 | $956.1736 | $956.17 | $956.15 | $956.30 | |