| 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 | $25.54 | 3.777% | $26.5046 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.36 | 7.227% | $57.2163 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.91 | 5.268% | $77.8036 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.84 | 8.816% | $98.8485 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.81 | 11.123% | $273.1514 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.92 | 11.418% | $188.2073 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.94 | 10.479% | $257.3498 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.32 | $979.0815 | $979.08 | $979.05 | $979.00 | |