| 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 | $24.79 | 6.764% | $26.4668 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.96 | 8.129% | $16.1761 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.57 | 10.700% | $235.315 | $235.32 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.62 | 9.633% | $73.0375 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.43 | 12.550% | $191.819 | $191.82 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.89 | 4.186% | $7.1784 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.63 | 10.271% | $190.3608 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.89 | $740.3536 | $740.37 | $740.35 | $740.40 | |