| 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 | $24.75 | 8.441% | $26.8391 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.85 | 7.861% | $41.904 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.91 | 6.715% | $246.4156 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.69 | 13.739% | $279.4453 | $279.45 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.56 | 6.830% | $222.8046 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.56 | 10.272% | $212.3398 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.59 | 11.609% | $270.7523 | $270.75 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.91 | $1,300.5007 | $1,300.50 | $1,300.50 | $1,300.40 | |