| 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 | $24.75 | 5.359% | $26.0764 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.60 | 8.850% | $79.0251 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.71 | 5.372% | $23.93 | $23.93 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.70 | 5.349% | $219.8634 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.32 | 12.759% | $57.8679 | $57.87 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.57 | 4.193% | $83.9483 | $83.95 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.93 | 12.716% | $119.4001 | $119.40 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.58 | $610.1112 | $610.12 | $610.15 | $610.10 | |