| 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 | $25.25 | 4.205% | $26.3118 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.46 | 4.180% | $232.8006 | $232.80 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.84 | 8.847% | $261.0586 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.60 | 3.340% | $257.9366 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.81 | 13.271% | $168.5586 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.29 | 3.514% | $61.3735 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.66 | 8.424% | $263.1017 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.91 | $1,271.1414 | $1,271.14 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.20 | |