| 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 | $23.98 | 6.177% | $25.4612 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.37 | 13.130% | $129.3868 | $129.39 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.44 | 7.805% | $103.9671 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.79 | 6.256% | $225.0396 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.73 | 12.789% | $17.7417 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.42 | 8.712% | $68.9452 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.39 | 3.575% | $88.4427 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.12 | $658.9843 | $658.99 | $659.00 | $658.90 | |