| 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 | $25.32 | 4.361% | $26.4242 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.71 | 6.223% | $52.8035 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.50 | 5.144% | $187.682 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.48 | 4.729% | $254.9942 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.82 | 3.801% | $160.7047 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.75 | 7.529% | $222.3162 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.87 | 12.864% | $228.9672 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.45 | $1,133.8920 | $1,133.88 | $1,133.85 | $1,133.90 | |