| 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 | $25.41 | 4.154% | $26.4655 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.73 | 5.617% | $17.6697 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.32 | 7.708% | $173.7545 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.39 | 5.616% | $48.9953 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.51 | 9.550% | $45.4742 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.49 | 13.597% | $58.4911 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.82 | 11.527% | $249.6197 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.67 | $620.4700 | $620.47 | $620.40 | $620.60 | |