| 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 | $25.59 | 3.356% | $26.4488 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.85 | 7.297% | $87.8226 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.58 | 10.424% | $74.6245 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.48 | 9.836% | $130.1337 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.30 | 8.551% | $43.7461 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.51 | 3.608% | $111.389 | $111.39 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.59 | 4.501% | $261.8691 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.90 | $736.0338 | $736.03 | $736.00 | $735.90 | |