| 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 | $25.53 | 5.468% | $26.926 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.26 | 4.829% | $11.8037 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.83 | 9.520% | $274.709 | $274.71 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.32 | 7.613% | $244.6259 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.53 | 9.215% | $150.2034 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.43 | 4.165% | $59.822 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.83 | 11.865% | $278.3537 | $278.35 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.73 | $1,046.4437 | $1,046.44 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.40 | |