| 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 | $23.45 | 10.342% | $25.8752 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.35 | 8.435% | $42.6692 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.63 | 12.123% | $60.1316 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.72 | 9.137% | $87.004 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.48 | 11.107% | $92.7521 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.43 | 9.282% | $233.2406 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.64 | 13.162% | $8.6456 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.70 | $550.3183 | $550.32 | $550.35 | $550.30 | |