| 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 | $26.25 | 4.311% | $27.3816 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.57 | 4.683% | $38.2826 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.73 | 3.273% | $156.6961 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.27 | 9.377% | $22.1707 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.50 | 8.721% | $261.474 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.49 | 5.722% | $79.8095 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.90 | 5.212% | $45.1359 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.71 | $630.9504 | $630.95 | $630.95 | $631.00 | |