| 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 | $25.37 | 3.567% | $26.2749 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.56 | 4.814% | $18.4053 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.89 | 3.561% | $146.9427 | $146.94 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.91 | 4.181% | $258.2751 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.74 | 10.700% | $232.1822 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.67 | 9.623% | $165.169 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.83 | 11.707% | $16.5661 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.97 | $863.8153 | $863.82 | $863.80 | $863.90 | |