| 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 | $24.95 | 5.451% | $26.31 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.88 | 3.717% | $206.2724 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.36 | 12.367% | $26.2489 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.88 | 6.582% | $57.4264 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.40 | 12.514% | $52.2065 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.98 | 10.125% | $71.5592 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.73 | 3.479% | $183.9132 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.18 | $623.9366 | $623.94 | $623.90 | $623.90 | |