| 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 | $24.97 | 7.268% | $26.7848 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.68 | 3.421% | $83.4401 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.85 | 4.209% | $84.253 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.59 | 10.672% | $150.0602 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.50 | 8.447% | $170.804 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.26 | 6.114% | $156.2635 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.31 | 4.186% | $225.3647 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.16 | $896.9703 | $896.95 | $896.95 | $897.10 | |