| 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 | $25.50 | 4.123% | $26.5514 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.63 | 11.627% | $92.2374 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.42 | 4.293% | $144.3624 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.58 | 11.409% | $64.1493 | $64.15 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.29 | 13.718% | $242.5491 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.66 | 3.287% | $31.6678 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.50 | 5.717% | $113.6458 | $113.65 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.58 | $715.1632 | $715.17 | $715.15 | $715.10 | |