| 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 | $24.96 | 6.387% | $26.5542 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.55 | 4.269% | $164.2758 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.51 | 5.753% | $87.2568 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.25 | 4.751% | $125.9631 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.45 | 7.308% | $246.2182 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.32 | 7.183% | $46.4317 | $46.43 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.28 | 8.303% | $189.8335 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.32 | $886.5333 | $886.53 | $886.55 | $886.60 | |