| 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 | $23.70 | 11.832% | $26.5042 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 8.749% | $85.4767 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.39 | 12.786% | $91.7965 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.86 | 4.816% | $28.1536 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.61 | 5.628% | $79.8653 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.82 | 10.259% | $65.9569 | $65.96 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.49 | 3.840% | $179.1136 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.47 | $556.8668 | $556.87 | $556.85 | $557.00 | |