| 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 | $25.26 | 4.873% | $26.4909 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.70 | 6.595% | $174.496 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.76 | 9.172% | $155.8539 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.43 | 10.687% | $142.1553 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.54 | 6.428% | $33.5674 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.52 | 13.365% | $43.6682 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.60 | 9.688% | $76.3428 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.81 | $652.5745 | $652.58 | $652.55 | $652.70 | |