| 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 | $25.28 | 5.343% | $26.6307 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.26 | 4.539% | $29.5427 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.60 | 12.535% | $236.9987 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.96 | 12.111% | $186.0594 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.37 | 6.619% | $222.162 | $222.16 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.37 | 4.780% | $86.3073 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.34 | 3.371% | $254.6441 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.18 | $1,042.3449 | $1,042.34 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.30 | |