| 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 | $25.31 | 3.252% | $26.1331 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.59 | 10.525% | $159.8081 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.94 | 12.716% | $19.0941 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.28 | 4.358% | $69.1685 | $69.17 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.50 | 11.399% | $46.2306 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.98 | 7.810% | $31.2433 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.89 | 8.440% | $242.7863 | $242.79 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.49 | $594.4640 | $594.46 | $594.50 | $594.40 | |