| 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 | $26.33 | 4.281% | $27.4572 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.74 | 4.750% | $11.2502 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.75 | 6.141% | $259.7801 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.64 | 3.816% | $92.0225 | $92.02 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.75 | 8.817% | $156.4244 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.33 | 7.870% | $171.8693 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.98 | 11.250% | $50.0403 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.52 | $768.8440 | $768.84 | $768.80 | $768.90 | |