| 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 | $24.50 | 8.625% | $26.6131 | $26.61 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.65 | 9.296% | $20.3837 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.38 | 4.343% | $210.1259 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.89 | 5.151% | $146.0442 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.50 | 5.313% | $135.3272 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.41 | 12.850% | $69.3012 | $69.30 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.80 | 4.810% | $173.775 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.13 | $781.5703 | $781.57 | $781.65 | $781.50 | |