| 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 | $25.27 | 4.779% | $26.4777 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.56 | 12.600% | $275.3746 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.28 | 11.375% | $220.8344 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.40 | 6.601% | $141.1397 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.54 | 10.431% | $125.3834 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.49 | 10.384% | $123.0671 | $123.07 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.55 | 8.775% | $196.3933 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.09 | $1,108.6702 | $1,108.66 | $1,108.70 | $1,108.70 | |