| 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 | $24.27 | 3.720% | $25.1728 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.73 | 10.198% | $115.4104 | $115.41 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.65 | 4.702% | $213.2256 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.71 | 8.785% | $215.0788 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.66 | 5.249% | $154.3582 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.97 | 5.779% | $232.6821 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.28 | 7.193% | $227.5493 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.27 | $1,183.4772 | $1,183.48 | $1,183.50 | $1,183.50 | |