| 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 | $24.65 | 5.805% | $26.0809 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.49 | 13.602% | $53.9496 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.88 | 8.137% | $22.579 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.26 | 12.402% | $17.1525 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.60 | 4.350% | $25.6701 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.99 | 5.175% | $148.2862 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.40 | 3.337% | $215.3543 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.27 | $509.0726 | $509.07 | $509.10 | $509.20 | |