| 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 | $24.96 | 6.112% | $26.4856 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.61 | 10.748% | $207.7743 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.77 | 5.238% | $244.9625 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.80 | 3.825% | $85.9671 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.41 | 9.735% | $244.0616 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.28 | 3.274% | $178.9532 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.64 | 13.363% | $247.8569 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.47 | $1,236.0612 | $1,236.06 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.30 | |