| 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 | $24.31 | 4.301% | $25.3556 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.83 | 7.749% | $81.7061 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.45 | 6.105% | $153.2687 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.30 | 7.730% | $224.4016 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.40 | 11.500% | $146.511 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.31 | 8.849% | $53.6734 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.67 | 8.604% | $167.9778 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.27 | $852.8942 | $852.90 | $852.85 | $853.00 | |