| 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 | $25.50 | 5.258% | $26.8408 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.56 | 11.178% | $50.6527 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.90 | 5.804% | $8.3585 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.76 | 7.714% | $10.5129 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.65 | 4.680% | $92.7988 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.57 | 13.348% | $259.0795 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.95 | 13.182% | $37.2935 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $438.89 | $485.5367 | $485.53 | $485.55 | $485.60 | |