| 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 | $25.80 | 3.171% | $26.6181 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.59 | 6.613% | $259.6986 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.29 | 13.345% | $231.5525 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.96 | 7.641% | $40.8605 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.61 | 10.403% | $247.9762 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.31 | 12.424% | $36.3242 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.92 | 7.560% | $14.9724 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.48 | $858.0025 | $858.00 | $857.95 | $858.10 | |