| 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 | $24.99 | 5.199% | $26.2892 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.77 | 8.118% | $212.7438 | $212.74 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.98 | 4.143% | $21.8492 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.46 | 3.300% | $87.2472 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.54 | 5.478% | $151.4031 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.33 | 13.771% | $36.7822 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.29 | 13.237% | $173.581 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.36 | $709.8957 | $709.89 | $709.95 | $709.80 | |