| 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 | $24.92 | 4.595% | $26.0651 | $26.07 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.63 | 10.485% | $54.8337 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.47 | 9.326% | $215.8861 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.73 | 3.444% | $21.4439 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.32 | 6.376% | $217.3474 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.34 | 6.665% | $159.2935 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.73 | 12.373% | $143.534 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.14 | $838.4037 | $838.40 | $838.45 | $838.30 | |