| 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 | $24.46 | 8.123% | $26.4469 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.60 | 4.513% | $180.3894 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.89 | 12.383% | $280.8339 | $280.83 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.56 | 7.826% | $129.995 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.51 | 13.264% | $249.7584 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.74 | 5.694% | $70.5402 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.83 | 6.264% | $159.2154 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.59 | $1,097.1792 | $1,097.19 | $1,097.20 | $1,097.10 | |