| 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 | $25.46 | 4.708% | $26.6587 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.80 | 6.747% | $55.2949 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.43 | 10.776% | $39.2479 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.87 | 6.686% | $43.6026 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.56 | 10.593% | $186.4156 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.65 | 6.201% | $189.7281 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.71 | 3.416% | $118.6285 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.48 | $659.5763 | $659.58 | $659.60 | $659.50 | |