| 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 | 3.128% | $26.3595 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.27 | 4.282% | $128.5484 | $128.55 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.65 | 10.597% | $83.6666 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.31 | 9.247% | $47.3149 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.61 | 3.848% | $150.1746 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.53 | 11.535% | $223.6611 | $223.66 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.57 | 13.707% | $228.0621 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.50 | $887.7872 | $887.78 | $887.70 | $887.90 | |