| 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 | $23.97 | 8.600% | $26.0314 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.84 | 12.725% | $262.4689 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.78 | 10.615% | $139.1315 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.82 | 7.435% | $56.7472 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.78 | 4.222% | $246.7769 | $246.78 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.56 | 4.286% | $43.3413 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.90 | 13.481% | $230.2529 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.65 | $1,004.7501 | $1,004.75 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.70 | |