| 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 | $25.90 | 3.568% | $26.8241 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.77 | 13.183% | $23.5081 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.99 | 8.509% | $41.2226 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.86 | 11.531% | $84.6074 | $84.61 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.47 | 7.597% | $224.3075 | $224.31 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.78 | 8.555% | $113.7439 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.72 | 10.397% | $93.5283 | $93.53 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.49 | $607.7419 | $607.74 | $607.70 | $607.60 | |