| 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 | $26.34 | 4.331% | $27.4808 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.90 | 5.497% | $39.9834 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.56 | 6.377% | $16.5523 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.90 | 4.182% | $100.9524 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.92 | 12.610% | $187.9686 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.68 | 7.199% | $50.0405 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.25 | 11.507% | $279.0463 | $279.05 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.55 | $702.0243 | $702.02 | $702.05 | $702.10 | |