| 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 | $24.69 | 5.251% | $25.9865 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.57 | 12.735% | $166.363 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.37 | 8.624% | $201.3563 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.61 | 3.462% | $123.7509 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.52 | 3.334% | $134.8715 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.60 | 9.772% | $242.157 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.70 | 3.126% | $145.0983 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.06 | $1,039.5835 | $1,039.59 | $1,039.55 | $1,039.80 | |