| 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 | $23.96 | 11.481% | $26.7108 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.35 | 6.666% | $57.973 | $57.97 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.71 | 4.525% | $43.5974 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.61 | 7.615% | $234.181 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.77 | 7.713% | $120.3908 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.27 | 10.440% | $32.3258 | $32.33 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.70 | 13.509% | $38.2525 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.37 | $553.4313 | $553.43 | $553.45 | $553.50 | |