| 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 | $25.43 | 4.178% | $26.4925 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.76 | 5.791% | $158.4326 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.67 | 13.285% | $29.0803 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.89 | 8.512% | $204.9683 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.65 | 9.836% | $190.7302 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 4.690% | $5.5695 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.35 | 10.379% | $195.7572 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.07 | $811.0306 | $811.03 | $811.05 | $811.10 | |