| 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 | $24.86 | 6.259% | $26.416 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.50 | 10.643% | $71.3647 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.90 | 7.254% | $250.8671 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.57 | 7.173% | $114.2143 | $114.21 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.66 | 4.750% | $188.1939 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.88 | 10.816% | $87.4117 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.52 | 3.233% | $87.2525 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.89 | $825.7202 | $825.71 | $825.65 | $825.80 | |