| 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 | $25.91 | 3.150% | $26.7262 | $26.73 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.55 | 4.725% | $84.356 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.38 | 6.825% | $210.8512 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.45 | 13.454% | $70.852 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.63 | 3.318% | $142.1966 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.30 | 12.709% | $46.5488 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.89 | 7.561% | $8.4866 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.11 | $590.0174 | $590.03 | $590.05 | $590.10 | |