| 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 | $25.38 | 4.380% | $26.4916 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.72 | 11.516% | $246.1381 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.65 | 6.553% | $147.7357 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.71 | 12.152% | $81.5457 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.78 | 9.286% | $16.1525 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.44 | 10.193% | $86.4354 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.65 | 12.401% | $236.7727 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.33 | $841.2717 | $841.28 | $841.30 | $841.20 | |