| 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 | $24.25 | 4.273% | $25.2862 | $25.29 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.61 | 4.614% | $73.8679 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.84 | 4.192% | $178.0016 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.29 | 9.357% | $51.7149 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.62 | 5.470% | $10.1462 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.48 | 13.861% | $136.0411 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.84 | 3.607% | $134.5233 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.93 | $609.5812 | $609.58 | $609.55 | $609.50 | |