| 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 | $25.27 | 5.223% | $26.5899 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.50 | 5.848% | $68.272 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.57 | 12.212% | $108.3631 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.95 | 12.189% | $242.2721 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.43 | 3.568% | $200.3316 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.97 | 6.145% | $265.3307 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.50 | 13.491% | $234.3589 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.19 | $1,145.5183 | $1,145.51 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.60 | |