| 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 | $25.52 | 3.526% | $26.4198 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.49 | 7.495% | $156.3945 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.90 | 12.559% | $267.7779 | $267.78 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.67 | 6.507% | $117.8713 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.53 | 4.404% | $23.5222 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.42 | 4.532% | $227.2735 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.57 | 12.463% | $52.374 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.10 | $871.6332 | $871.62 | $871.55 | $871.70 | |