| 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 | $25.35 | 4.573% | $26.5093 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.26 | 12.831% | $97.328 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.47 | 3.816% | $70.0447 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.68 | 11.514% | $55.4002 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.70 | 6.701% | $45.5613 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.77 | 12.599% | $149.4977 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.45 | 12.704% | $97.4326 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.68 | $541.7738 | $541.77 | $541.80 | $541.70 | |