| 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 | $23.90 | 6.633% | $25.4853 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.32 | 9.192% | $88.7949 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.38 | 5.586% | $40.5239 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.83 | 11.164% | $129.8729 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.59 | 10.741% | $88.1388 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.51 | 12.794% | $138.1839 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.78 | 5.195% | $43.9505 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.31 | $554.9502 | $554.94 | $554.95 | $555.00 | |