| 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 | $24.50 | 6.810% | $26.1685 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.57 | 3.409% | $126.7484 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.67 | 7.766% | $262.5934 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.77 | 3.411% | $49.3994 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.89 | 5.762% | $188.14 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.93 | 4.839% | $243.1531 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.44 | 7.464% | $187.4602 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.77 | $1,083.6630 | $1,083.66 | $1,083.65 | $1,083.70 | |