| 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 | $24.58 | 3.181% | $25.3619 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.53 | 3.531% | $53.3495 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.79 | 8.483% | $172.2602 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.25 | 8.209% | $178.8154 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.33 | 12.514% | $213.0228 | $213.02 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.60 | 5.812% | $53.5409 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.47 | 10.826% | $247.6629 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.55 | $944.0136 | $944.01 | $943.95 | $944.00 | |