| 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 | $25.52 | 3.785% | $26.4859 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.92 | 3.470% | $201.6837 | $201.68 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.49 | 11.755% | $53.0724 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.89 | 8.283% | $121.1578 | $121.16 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.51 | 6.569% | $41.0397 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.36 | 7.457% | $26.1765 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.40 | 9.355% | $214.7732 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.09 | $684.3892 | $684.39 | $684.40 | $684.50 | |