| 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 | $25.56 | 3.188% | $26.3749 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.75 | 13.546% | $84.8756 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.47 | 12.507% | $200.7912 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.97 | 6.608% | $98.0474 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.97 | 10.745% | $234.7462 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.34 | 5.698% | $66.9491 | $66.95 | $66.95 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.88 | 6.609% | $226.9492 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.94 | $938.7336 | $938.74 | $938.75 | $938.60 | |