| 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 | $24.50 | 9.710% | $26.879 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.84 | 3.791% | $29.9333 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.51 | 7.421% | $20.9578 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.42 | 12.109% | $235.8998 | $235.90 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.58 | 3.148% | $157.3832 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.29 | 4.425% | $204.9758 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.84 | 5.579% | $163.4785 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.98 | $839.5074 | $839.51 | $839.60 | $839.60 | |