| 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 | $23.75 | 10.514% | $26.2471 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.29 | 10.486% | $33.4662 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.79 | 3.444% | $236.6695 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.81 | 11.252% | $89.9027 | $89.90 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.73 | 4.545% | $226.5804 | $226.58 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.48 | 9.554% | $46.5385 | $46.54 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.79 | 6.272% | $168.7493 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.64 | $828.1537 | $828.16 | $828.15 | $828.10 | |