| 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 | $24.98 | 5.499% | $26.3537 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.79 | 9.256% | $272.9106 | $272.91 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.48 | 9.345% | $194.0655 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.45 | 12.633% | $184.0986 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.98 | 3.185% | $81.4955 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.88 | 4.491% | $158.7009 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.86 | 10.418% | $169.8891 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.42 | $1,087.5139 | $1,087.52 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.60 | |