| 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 | $24.27 | 8.636% | $26.366 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.80 | 9.488% | $201.2389 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.75 | 10.751% | $40.701 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.73 | 13.858% | $19.0484 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.84 | 6.594% | $37.1373 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.96 | 10.178% | $48.4342 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.86 | 8.360% | $254.4943 | $254.49 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.21 | $627.4201 | $627.42 | $627.45 | $627.30 | |