| 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 | $24.40 | 8.460% | $26.4642 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.86 | 6.874% | $52.2186 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.67 | 5.533% | $79.8568 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.35 | 12.399% | $206.0836 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.82 | 8.199% | $212.9573 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.25 | 3.201% | $78.6908 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.30 | 7.684% | $139.2354 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.65 | $795.5067 | $795.51 | $795.50 | $795.60 | |