| 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 | $24.75 | 4.110% | $25.7672 | $25.77 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.89 | 9.543% | $26.1698 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.79 | 9.635% | $166.415 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.39 | 9.418% | $170.0246 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.54 | 5.185% | $211.9898 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.78 | 7.330% | $247.6962 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.75 | 8.727% | $132.3751 | $132.38 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.89 | $980.4377 | $980.45 | $980.40 | $980.50 | |