| 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 | $24.64 | 3.316% | $25.4571 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.74 | 13.741% | $49.7503 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.83 | 4.847% | $31.2759 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.52 | 12.307% | $32.03 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.88 | 3.787% | $215.7524 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.91 | 7.256% | $150.0619 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.95 | 13.407% | $38.5017 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.47 | $542.8293 | $542.83 | $542.85 | $543.00 | |