| 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 | $24.35 | 4.864% | $25.5344 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.54 | 10.800% | $249.8983 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.31 | 9.530% | $238.0196 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.47 | 3.258% | $88.2546 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.79 | 3.275% | $9.0779 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.34 | 6.676% | $265.9859 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.53 | 8.119% | $85.987 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.33 | $962.7577 | $962.76 | $962.80 | $962.80 | |