| 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 | $24.75 | 5.202% | $26.0375 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.79 | 13.354% | $62.1067 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.95 | 13.187% | $157.2733 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.94 | 9.833% | $165.7819 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.27 | 3.840% | $75.0452 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.41 | 8.745% | $22.1949 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.46 | 7.442% | $49.9176 | $49.92 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.57 | $558.3571 | $558.36 | $558.35 | $558.30 | |