| 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 | $23.79 | 11.434% | $26.5101 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.50 | 5.775% | $17.4529 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.92 | 8.470% | $178.8887 | $178.89 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.87 | 9.369% | $161.7239 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.62 | 9.396% | $130.8595 | $130.86 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.90 | 12.172% | $208.5277 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.59 | 4.589% | $108.3437 | $108.34 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.19 | $832.3065 | $832.30 | $832.30 | $832.30 | |