| 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 | $23.86 | 6.367% | $25.3792 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 10.355% | $87.7212 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.46 | 6.710% | $244.8568 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.27 | 9.833% | $110.1295 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.84 | 12.442% | $273.0542 | $273.05 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.92 | 10.716% | $189.2358 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.66 | 7.318% | $76.9041 | $76.90 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.50 | $1,007.2808 | $1,007.28 | $1,007.30 | $1,007.30 | |