| 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 | $25.38 | 4.360% | $26.4866 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.79 | 4.272% | $15.4218 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.58 | 8.648% | $59.3001 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.41 | 10.580% | $184.0162 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.71 | 7.273% | $247.4895 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.76 | 11.431% | $174.6792 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.96 | 7.838% | $60.3461 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.59 | $767.7395 | $767.75 | $767.75 | $767.70 | |