| 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 | $25.38 | 5.175% | $26.6934 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.31 | 3.126% | $46.7264 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.45 | 4.783% | $44.4804 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.57 | 7.379% | $202.4846 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.73 | 4.480% | $57.1819 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.87 | 9.499% | $95.1218 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.61 | 12.231% | $221.7797 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.92 | $694.4682 | $694.46 | $694.55 | $694.50 | |