| 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 | $23.68 | 5.475% | $24.9765 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.48 | 3.436% | $12.9088 | $12.91 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.75 | 6.360% | $123.1117 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.87 | 10.860% | $124.0191 | $124.02 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.59 | 9.612% | $70.7984 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.87 | 9.451% | $272.3907 | $272.39 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.45 | 4.604% | $67.4173 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.69 | $695.6225 | $695.63 | $695.60 | $695.60 | |