| 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 | $24.25 | 8.245% | $26.2494 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.76 | 4.384% | $215.8244 | $215.82 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.57 | 11.624% | $277.4638 | $277.46 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.35 | 6.346% | $113.099 | $113.10 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.84 | 9.204% | $22.7581 | $22.76 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.49 | 4.706% | $210.9721 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.42 | 5.709% | $82.897 | $82.90 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.68 | $949.2638 | $949.26 | $949.20 | $949.30 | |