| 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 | $23.29 | 5.232% | $24.5085 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.98 | 8.750% | $129.3908 | $129.39 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.86 | 10.673% | $93.9171 | $93.92 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.72 | 6.674% | $106.3753 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.42 | 8.265% | $68.6617 | $68.66 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.97 | 8.165% | $224.9508 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.97 | 13.246% | $198.1465 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.21 | $845.9507 | $845.96 | $845.95 | $846.00 | |