| 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 | $24.82 | 6.728% | $26.4899 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.74 | 12.556% | $79.6221 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.39 | 11.629% | $60.715 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.90 | 8.561% | $129.079 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.88 | 8.481% | $111.6053 | $111.61 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.65 | 8.331% | $57.0363 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.82 | 6.335% | $143.3608 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.20 | $607.9084 | $607.92 | $607.90 | $607.90 | |