| 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 | $24.50 | 5.851% | $25.9335 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.82 | 13.372% | $7.732 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.50 | 5.409% | $38.4743 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.60 | 6.704% | $174.5677 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.77 | 9.120% | $34.6674 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.80 | 5.737% | $85.4355 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.66 | 6.650% | $150.0139 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.65 | $516.8243 | $516.82 | $516.80 | $516.80 | |