| 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 | $25.42 | 3.439% | $26.2942 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.77 | 13.143% | $236.2086 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.77 | 7.430% | $198.4984 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.43 | 3.747% | $81.3688 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.36 | 13.579% | $265.048 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.34 | 7.573% | $144.5136 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.86 | 12.374% | $218.972 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.95 | $1,170.9036 | $1,170.90 | $1,170.85 | $1,170.90 | |