| 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 | $26.54 | 4.850% | $27.8272 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.51 | 4.833% | $189.234 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.36 | 10.469% | $13.654 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.52 | 13.175% | $19.8283 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.46 | 4.660% | $16.1804 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.94 | 13.485% | $38.5168 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.29 | 7.842% | $24.038 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $308.62 | $329.2787 | $329.28 | $329.35 | $329.20 | |