| 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 | $24.93 | 7.778% | $26.8691 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.80 | 8.533% | $173.4357 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.78 | 7.634% | $208.5732 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.48 | 12.684% | $246.192 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.51 | 4.226% | $261.0966 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.82 | 7.763% | $88.1717 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.46 | 6.319% | $178.0418 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.78 | $1,182.3801 | $1,182.38 | $1,182.35 | $1,182.40 | |