| 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 | $24.47 | 7.715% | $26.3579 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.89 | 9.681% | $54.7199 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.99 | 6.548% | $254.6391 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.96 | 10.504% | $190.0227 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.82 | 8.636% | $38.9134 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.81 | 5.748% | $36.8109 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.43 | 5.453% | $150.1967 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.37 | $751.6606 | $751.66 | $751.60 | $751.60 | |