| 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 | $24.65 | 5.315% | $25.9601 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.69 | 6.321% | $266.5361 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.66 | 5.296% | $207.0751 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.87 | 4.123% | $75.8744 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.77 | 8.609% | $83.3791 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.34 | 9.734% | $186.9209 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.78 | 11.372% | $272.6164 | $272.62 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.76 | $1,118.3621 | $1,118.37 | $1,118.35 | $1,118.40 | |