| 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 | $25.50 | 4.424% | $26.6281 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.39 | 4.507% | $9.8132 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.30 | 6.843% | $18.4838 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.88 | 9.323% | $175.8788 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.26 | 11.640% | $151.0043 | $151.00 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.88 | 6.159% | $134.6945 | $134.69 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.56 | 6.509% | $81.5433 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.77 | $598.0460 | $598.03 | $598.10 | $598.00 | |