| 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 | $25.47 | 4.500% | $26.6162 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.90 | 6.408% | $172.2746 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.59 | 13.340% | $167.2785 | $167.28 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.93 | 9.163% | $136.3773 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.25 | 6.673% | $116.5403 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.80 | 8.405% | $122.2808 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.85 | 13.681% | $148.7516 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.79 | $890.1193 | $890.12 | $890.15 | $890.20 | |