| 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 | $24.98 | 4.778% | $26.1735 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.27 | 7.350% | $144.1388 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.72 | 5.725% | $91.6847 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.42 | 7.811% | $241.9494 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.38 | 6.861% | $168.1778 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.95 | 8.673% | $152.0879 | $152.09 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.87 | 10.198% | $254.4141 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.59 | $1,078.6262 | $1,078.62 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.60 | |