| 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 | $23.42 | 6.515% | $24.9458 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.85 | 7.131% | $13.7663 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.64 | 9.627% | $214.4743 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.55 | 12.145% | $204.7207 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.75 | 9.176% | $70.6915 | $70.69 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.61 | 5.408% | $142.9438 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.33 | 9.567% | $165.8077 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.15 | $837.3501 | $837.35 | $837.30 | $837.30 | |