| 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 | $24.41 | 8.763% | $26.549 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.77 | 7.497% | $185.7226 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.50 | 8.411% | $84.0185 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.60 | 7.737% | $20.0391 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.70 | 3.276% | $149.4404 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.55 | 10.197% | $204.4705 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.97 | 12.831% | $152.288 | $152.29 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.50 | $822.5281 | $822.53 | $822.50 | $822.40 | |