| 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 | $25.26 | 4.517% | $26.401 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 13.641% | $8.5231 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.75 | 7.365% | $220.9035 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.98 | 10.678% | $139.4321 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.42 | 11.816% | $201.7384 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.56 | 3.272% | $7.8074 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.28 | 11.557% | $59.4376 | $59.44 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.75 | $664.2431 | $664.24 | $664.25 | $664.10 | |