| 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 | $24.35 | 8.635% | $26.4526 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.40 | 13.696% | $244.9012 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.78 | 7.502% | $192.1921 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.60 | 7.790% | $148.319 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.63 | 13.449% | $68.7841 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.61 | 7.819% | $125.7277 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.55 | 10.549% | $231.6554 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.92 | $1,038.0321 | $1,038.03 | $1,038.05 | $1,038.10 | |