| 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 | $24.53 | 3.625% | $25.4192 | $25.42 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.48 | 6.547% | $262.617 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.46 | 4.345% | $86.0429 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.84 | 9.482% | $79.7467 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.25 | 9.502% | $231.323 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.78 | 8.829% | $184.7699 | $184.77 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.74 | 5.233% | $173.3608 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.08 | $1,043.2795 | $1,043.28 | $1,043.20 | $1,043.20 | |