| 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 | $24.45 | 3.393% | $25.2796 | $25.28 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.77 | 7.796% | $254.1506 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.40 | 12.751% | $78.2492 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.47 | 12.443% | $20.7682 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.49 | 6.544% | $17.5691 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.26 | 3.346% | $163.5554 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.67 | 7.595% | $68.5057 | $68.51 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.51 | $628.0778 | $628.09 | $628.05 | $628.20 | |