| 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 | $24.38 | 8.279% | $26.3984 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.73 | 8.847% | $78.076 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.47 | 5.187% | $176.1567 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.41 | 6.415% | $163.2513 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.32 | 6.539% | $103.6838 | $103.68 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.81 | 4.617% | $186.0195 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.75 | 11.198% | $186.5346 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.87 | $920.1203 | $920.12 | $920.15 | $920.20 | |