| 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 | 3.624% | $26.4241 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.35 | 5.420% | $8.8026 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.84 | 13.295% | $38.339 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.88 | 9.440% | $14.0959 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.41 | 7.351% | $163.6137 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.55 | 11.335% | $231.0758 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.40 | 4.536% | $149.9046 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.93 | $632.2557 | $632.25 | $632.25 | $632.20 | |