| 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 | $24.66 | 5.420% | $25.9966 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.28 | 8.347% | $37.1414 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.76 | 5.141% | $143.7908 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.31 | 9.404% | $158.975 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.31 | 4.562% | $258.5923 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.80 | 7.861% | $138.925 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.41 | 9.635% | $146.2641 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.53 | $909.6852 | $909.69 | $909.75 | $909.70 | |