| 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 | $25.43 | 4.224% | $26.5042 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.47 | 8.364% | $37.3531 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.61 | 3.314% | $174.1977 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.41 | 4.805% | $101.0425 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.74 | 11.247% | $222.2048 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.56 | 8.300% | $40.6775 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.40 | 3.296% | $124.3684 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.62 | $726.3482 | $726.34 | $726.35 | $726.40 | |