| 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 | $25.25 | 4.480% | $26.3812 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.42 | 4.333% | $78.6879 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.27 | 13.636% | $16.2159 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.94 | 6.700% | $92.765 | $92.77 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.79 | 9.518% | $103.8121 | $103.81 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.66 | 4.652% | $151.3896 | $151.39 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.67 | 3.593% | $257.6047 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.00 | $726.8564 | $726.86 | $726.85 | $726.90 | |