| 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 | $25.34 | 3.475% | $26.2206 | $26.22 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.94 | 9.474% | $176.1875 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.59 | 4.192% | $169.4058 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.88 | 9.190% | $141.816 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.38 | 7.778% | $268.7768 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.40 | 6.225% | $213.9372 | $213.94 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.32 | 13.182% | $195.0352 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.85 | $1,191.3791 | $1,191.40 | $1,191.40 | $1,191.30 | |