| 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 | $23.99 | 9.344% | $26.2316 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.29 | 11.467% | $13.6993 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.75 | 12.669% | $168.7218 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.77 | 6.115% | $148.3169 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.70 | 3.798% | $112.8284 | $112.83 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.99 | 13.257% | $279.7335 | $279.73 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.47 | 4.460% | $228.2138 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.96 | $977.7453 | $977.74 | $977.75 | $977.60 | |