| 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 | $24.41 | 5.105% | $25.6561 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.96 | 12.493% | $160.82 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.68 | 5.571% | $180.1886 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.29 | 10.413% | $55.5267 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.86 | 11.262% | $124.4577 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.67 | 6.862% | $120.4014 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.69 | 4.515% | $219.1575 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.56 | $886.2080 | $886.22 | $886.20 | $886.30 | |