| 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 | $23.31 | 6.278% | $24.7734 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.80 | 5.648% | $198.4069 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.31 | 11.870% | $192.7632 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.64 | 9.861% | $41.3517 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.45 | 12.836% | $116.7288 | $116.73 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.49 | 7.116% | $91.5735 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 6.202% | $221.4205 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.49 | $887.0180 | $887.01 | $886.95 | $887.10 | |