| 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 | $25.66 | 3.115% | $26.4593 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.81 | 3.755% | $232.2141 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.93 | 13.413% | $250.5633 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.69 | 12.569% | $272.068 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.74 | 7.753% | $215.2258 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.37 | 3.607% | $142.3249 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.71 | 9.417% | $269.9427 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.91 | $1,408.7981 | $1,408.79 | $1,408.75 | $1,408.80 | |