| 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 | $25.59 | 3.675% | $26.5304 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.72 | 6.824% | $9.3151 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.96 | 8.502% | $154.0294 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.79 | 11.172% | $94.2627 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.26 | 13.786% | $78.8082 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.39 | 12.127% | $133.8684 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.64 | 13.467% | $157.3106 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.35 | $654.1248 | $654.13 | $654.10 | $654.10 | |