| 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 | $23.79 | 6.756% | $25.3973 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.26 | 7.592% | $212.236 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.84 | 12.383% | $96.4696 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.43 | 8.728% | $85.2754 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.55 | 8.831% | $162.7568 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.47 | 8.708% | $186.4016 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.35 | 7.485% | $178.8013 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.69 | $947.3380 | $947.35 | $947.35 | $947.40 | |