| 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 | $23.25 | 9.566% | $25.4741 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.62 | 4.476% | $21.543 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.45 | 10.308% | $104.1859 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.36 | 10.358% | $242.0813 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.64 | 13.382% | $216.1514 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.30 | 10.263% | $55.4623 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.85 | 5.745% | $6.1861 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.47 | $671.0841 | $671.08 | $671.10 | $671.20 | |