| 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 | $25.25 | 3.171% | $26.0507 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.51 | 4.285% | $131.931 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.30 | 13.458% | $268.1013 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.29 | 12.441% | $16.0678 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.93 | 6.639% | $38.3154 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.76 | 6.175% | $207.8482 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.90 | 10.612% | $164.7013 | $164.70 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.94 | $853.0157 | $853.02 | $853.00 | $853.00 | |