| 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 | $24.96 | 5.177% | $26.2522 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.42 | 9.768% | $55.345 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.94 | 10.246% | $40.7249 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.31 | 10.866% | $214.3151 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.28 | 11.802% | $238.4513 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.30 | 12.349% | $229.529 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.77 | 13.575% | $178.0515 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.98 | $982.6690 | $982.67 | $982.65 | $982.70 | |