| 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 | $23.63 | 7.625% | $25.4318 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.85 | 13.695% | $38.4858 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.73 | 12.275% | $49.0979 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.48 | 10.582% | $255.9752 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.62 | 3.791% | $251.8177 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.57 | 3.160% | $91.3688 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.68 | 12.494% | $204.3791 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.56 | $916.5563 | $916.57 | $916.60 | $916.60 | |