| 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 | $24.75 | 5.174% | $26.0306 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.32 | 11.526% | $97.3845 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.87 | 12.834% | $58.527 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.75 | 6.417% | $238.108 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.40 | 6.391% | $170.6512 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.86 | 9.105% | $165.6869 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.85 | 8.866% | $13.9893 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.80 | $770.3775 | $770.38 | $770.45 | $770.40 | |