| 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 | $26.35 | 4.167% | $27.448 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.50 | 10.641% | $235.1121 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.42 | 13.416% | $243.1866 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.87 | 4.369% | $231.5635 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.63 | 10.368% | $240.1939 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.28 | 5.376% | $108.8323 | $108.83 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.60 | 5.231% | $181.6287 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.65 | $1,267.9651 | $1,267.96 | $1,268.00 | $1,267.90 | |