| 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 | $26.28 | 3.606% | $27.2277 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.84 | 7.790% | $19.2297 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.92 | 6.188% | $28.5858 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.94 | 4.189% | $117.6711 | $117.67 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.76 | 12.731% | $38.058 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.54 | 6.129% | $169.3182 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.64 | 10.202% | $159.3962 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.92 | $559.4867 | $559.50 | $559.50 | $559.50 | |