| 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 | $25.99 | 5.479% | $27.414 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.75 | 4.527% | $26.9157 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.70 | 7.335% | $126.3333 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.42 | 3.218% | $132.5526 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.85 | 10.606% | $276.3491 | $276.35 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.72 | 5.143% | $249.9459 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.56 | 9.524% | $176.947 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.99 | $1,016.4576 | $1,016.46 | $1,016.45 | $1,016.30 | |