| 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 | $25.52 | 3.540% | $26.4234 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.81 | 13.579% | $52.0305 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.87 | 11.717% | $183.0706 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.74 | 13.262% | $271.5343 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.62 | 4.430% | $17.3563 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.67 | 7.556% | $241.6461 | $241.65 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.75 | 13.685% | $147.5063 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.98 | $939.5675 | $939.57 | $939.55 | $939.50 | |