| 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 | $24.69 | 5.235% | $25.9825 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.52 | 8.365% | $22.2365 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.91 | 5.108% | $172.2825 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.54 | 7.794% | $234.4951 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.80 | 5.401% | $91.4881 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 3.464% | $239.7675 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.45 | 6.379% | $45.1579 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.65 | $831.4101 | $831.42 | $831.45 | $831.50 | |