| 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 | $23.50 | 6.259% | $24.9709 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.54 | 7.349% | $159.4562 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.72 | 4.745% | $88.74 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.75 | 12.200% | $238.7055 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.25 | 4.525% | $6.5328 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.34 | 5.358% | $202.6456 | $202.65 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.65 | 5.774% | $40.8817 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.75 | $761.9327 | $761.94 | $761.95 | $761.90 | |