| 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 | $25.53 | 5.254% | $26.8713 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.36 | 9.263% | $151.1763 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.45 | 5.690% | $92.4259 | $92.43 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.63 | 8.177% | $202.9725 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.87 | 3.492% | $137.5098 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.95 | 7.109% | $158.4678 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.63 | 4.705% | $190.1757 | $190.18 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.42 | $959.5993 | $959.61 | $959.60 | $959.70 | |