| 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 | $25.51 | 5.225% | $26.8429 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.46 | 3.134% | $186.1156 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.37 | 10.133% | $269.132 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.89 | 8.754% | $261.9775 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.56 | 4.102% | $80.7415 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.87 | 8.832% | $249.0838 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.98 | 4.847% | $170.8796 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.64 | $1,244.7729 | $1,244.77 | $1,244.85 | $1,244.70 | |