| 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 | $23.73 | 7.458% | $25.4998 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.76 | 7.330% | $52.3341 | $52.33 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.72 | 10.632% | $272.9513 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.32 | 4.323% | $181.8559 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.64 | 5.176% | $67.9858 | $67.99 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.58 | 13.220% | $8.5821 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.64 | 5.240% | $166.9527 | $166.95 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.39 | $776.1617 | $776.16 | $776.20 | $776.30 | |