| 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 | $24.71 | 5.775% | $26.137 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.37 | 4.754% | $78.9531 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.70 | 10.127% | $234.2401 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.39 | 3.736% | $31.5254 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.90 | 7.844% | $10.6766 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.45 | 11.744% | $114.4817 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.72 | 12.286% | $90.6373 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.24 | $586.6512 | $586.66 | $586.75 | $586.60 | |