| 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 | $24.84 | 5.668% | $26.2479 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.59 | 13.788% | $188.4215 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.34 | 10.520% | $63.3722 | $63.37 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.93 | 8.582% | $238.8044 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.99 | 11.599% | $277.8704 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.70 | 11.600% | $162.6012 | $162.60 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.51 | 10.809% | $129.1036 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.90 | $1,086.4212 | $1,086.41 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.40 | |