| 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 | $24.26 | 6.299% | $25.7881 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.50 | 6.480% | $263.538 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.53 | 9.853% | $220.2882 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.77 | 5.466% | $194.8695 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.84 | 10.335% | $16.3737 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.70 | 3.817% | $78.5895 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.60 | 3.303% | $20.2474 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.20 | $819.6944 | $819.70 | $819.70 | $819.70 | |