| 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 | $24.96 | 5.600% | $26.3578 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.59 | 12.583% | $46.8233 | $46.82 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.91 | 7.647% | $48.3443 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.86 | 10.778% | $127.2396 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.61 | 6.784% | $134.1314 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.81 | 5.372% | $89.366 | $89.37 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.27 | 9.117% | $271.9959 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.01 | $744.2583 | $744.26 | $744.25 | $744.20 | |