| 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 | $25.48 | 5.338% | $26.8401 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.43 | 10.721% | $70.2303 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.62 | 10.381% | $81.2625 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.53 | 7.641% | $137.2746 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.39 | 6.237% | $256.4455 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.51 | 13.203% | $196.4185 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.74 | 12.388% | $225.6077 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.70 | $994.0792 | $994.08 | $994.05 | $994.00 | |