| 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 | $24.32 | 6.747% | $25.9609 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.76 | 7.179% | $79.0552 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.35 | 9.644% | $62.8808 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.85 | 7.482% | $36.3827 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.49 | 12.442% | $163.5919 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.85 | 9.455% | $49.0906 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.85 | 10.597% | $264.1609 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.47 | $681.1230 | $681.12 | $681.15 | $681.30 | |