| 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 | $24.57 | 7.727% | $26.4685 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.94 | 12.869% | $52.9807 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.89 | 6.431% | $44.5839 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.72 | 13.213% | $282.7155 | $282.72 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.52 | 3.842% | $178.1098 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.72 | 8.662% | $86.6253 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.66 | 7.296% | $204.5706 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.02 | $876.0543 | $876.06 | $876.05 | $876.10 | |