| 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 | $24.71 | 4.749% | $25.8835 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.65 | 11.185% | $10.7294 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.67 | 7.718% | $79.3559 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.47 | 6.845% | $143.6745 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.43 | 10.427% | $86.6079 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.27 | 9.298% | $125.9878 | $125.99 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.79 | 7.692% | $262.5423 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.99 | $734.7813 | $734.78 | $734.80 | $734.80 | |