| 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 | $24.86 | 6.594% | $26.4993 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.96 | 10.681% | $95.1414 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.75 | 13.304% | $260.3159 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.54 | 5.450% | $7.9509 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.90 | 5.208% | $34.6134 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.62 | 12.292% | $121.9716 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.78 | 11.473% | $247.2248 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.41 | $793.7173 | $793.71 | $793.65 | $793.70 | |