| 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 | $24.25 | 7.744% | $26.1279 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.70 | 7.131% | $86.4547 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.79 | 4.663% | $69.9044 | $69.90 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.66 | 13.329% | $157.142 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.28 | 3.710% | $70.8132 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.88 | 13.111% | $280.3795 | $280.38 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.90 | 4.196% | $165.5674 | $165.57 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.46 | $856.3891 | $856.38 | $856.40 | $856.40 | |