| 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 | $26.53 | 4.801% | $27.8037 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.99 | 3.176% | $254.8344 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.73 | 3.595% | $249.3842 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.26 | 7.274% | $212.6814 | $212.68 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.35 | 5.175% | $208.6146 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.79 | 4.178% | $74.7894 | $74.79 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.92 | 12.506% | $58.4131 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.57 | $1,086.5208 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.50 | |