| 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 | $24.73 | 8.405% | $26.8086 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.35 | 4.599% | $38.0217 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.84 | 9.342% | $223.9762 | $223.98 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.94 | 3.670% | $21.7085 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.83 | 9.725% | $268.6397 | $268.64 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.83 | 11.847% | $82.5766 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.30 | 11.726% | $275.1811 | $275.18 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.82 | $936.9124 | $936.92 | $936.95 | $936.90 | |