| 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 | $25.90 | 3.401% | $26.7809 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.64 | 7.329% | $80.1104 | $80.11 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.53 | 10.133% | $114.0207 | $114.02 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.45 | 7.507% | $264.951 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.89 | 10.657% | $96.1499 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.52 | 8.554% | $60.2692 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.99 | 11.768% | $216.8187 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.92 | $859.1008 | $859.10 | $859.05 | $859.10 | |