| 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 | $25.29 | 5.707% | $26.7333 | $26.73 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.38 | 12.438% | $173.5818 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.63 | 6.304% | $157.9996 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.72 | 8.372% | $35.4593 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.95 | 7.349% | $65.4292 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.36 | 11.619% | $108.6723 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.38 | 6.127% | $19.5061 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.71 | $587.3816 | $587.38 | $587.40 | $587.40 | |