| 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 | $24.72 | 5.280% | $26.0252 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.88 | 3.165% | $92.7247 | $92.72 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.77 | 3.656% | $238.1704 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.75 | 9.156% | $84.8688 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.48 | 10.295% | $131.7805 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.33 | 13.433% | $8.3146 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.70 | 4.568% | $175.3605 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.63 | $757.2447 | $757.24 | $757.20 | $757.30 | |