| 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 | $25.78 | 4.216% | $26.8669 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.75 | 11.825% | $131.6739 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.52 | 6.211% | $231.0302 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.59 | 4.862% | $131.6962 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.91 | 6.732% | $90.6261 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.99 | 9.394% | $32.8073 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.39 | 6.194% | $256.3417 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.93 | $901.0423 | $901.05 | $901.05 | $901.00 | |