| 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 | $24.37 | 8.337% | $26.4017 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.86 | 7.781% | $8.4716 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.42 | 9.749% | $235.3238 | $235.32 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.63 | 3.210% | $45.0305 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.63 | 9.347% | $198.607 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.29 | 11.312% | $175.0826 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.83 | 13.153% | $197.8254 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.03 | $886.7426 | $886.74 | $886.75 | $886.70 | |