| 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 | $25.42 | 3.389% | $26.2815 | $26.28 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.89 | 9.869% | $69.0966 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.76 | 13.702% | $164.595 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 3.616% | $258.5219 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.73 | 11.111% | $67.4777 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.64 | 12.332% | $142.2572 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.70 | 5.194% | $237.4229 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.64 | $965.6528 | $965.66 | $965.65 | $965.70 | |