| 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 | $23.99 | 6.497% | $25.5486 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.55 | 11.574% | $167.9747 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.75 | 11.413% | $276.0257 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.35 | 4.174% | $247.257 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.73 | 10.503% | $250.5435 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.89 | 6.636% | $119.315 | $119.32 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.80 | 6.785% | $195.203 | $195.20 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.06 | $1,281.8675 | $1,281.87 | $1,281.85 | $1,281.80 | |