| 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 | $25.31 | 3.244% | $26.1311 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.34 | 9.742% | $82.6796 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.92 | 7.619% | $30.0472 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.99 | 8.731% | $79.3628 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.53 | 4.585% | $206.5868 | $206.59 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.33 | 8.591% | $39.4511 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.87 | 13.722% | $73.7715 | $73.77 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.29 | $538.0301 | $538.03 | $538.05 | $538.10 | |