| 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 | $23.53 | 10.632% | $26.0317 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.64 | 10.208% | $52.5031 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.39 | 3.543% | $132.9389 | $132.94 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.98 | 11.174% | $88.917 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.43 | 5.603% | $237.0048 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.73 | 10.857% | $32.9578 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.80 | 13.265% | $40.5489 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.50 | $610.9022 | $610.90 | $610.90 | $610.80 | |