| 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 | $24.89 | 6.625% | $26.539 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.49 | 11.834% | $109.027 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.29 | 7.672% | $199.5054 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.93 | 12.120% | $214.0707 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.66 | 11.461% | $238.1476 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.46 | 6.125% | $140.5732 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.66 | 8.826% | $121.5151 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.38 | $1,049.3780 | $1,049.39 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.30 | |