| 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 | $25.60 | 3.484% | $26.4919 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.29 | 5.356% | $127.7863 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.92 | 3.248% | $255.9724 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.58 | 10.145% | $87.6534 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.87 | 13.134% | $215.9389 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.78 | 3.732% | $127.3621 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.74 | 4.871% | $29.0912 | $29.09 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.78 | $870.2962 | $870.29 | $870.30 | $870.40 | |