| 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 | $24.61 | 7.612% | $26.4833 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.36 | 11.155% | $20.4081 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.87 | 11.510% | $257.4431 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.80 | 3.773% | $20.5471 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.85 | 5.810% | $109.8837 | $109.88 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.27 | 12.360% | $77.8318 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.44 | 4.714% | $195.2288 | $195.23 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.20 | $707.8259 | $707.82 | $707.90 | $707.70 | |