| 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 | $23.28 | 7.318% | $24.9836 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.97 | 7.861% | $21.5398 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.87 | 13.838% | $29.4499 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.25 | 9.321% | $34.1628 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.73 | 12.147% | $42.3131 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.91 | 7.405% | $183.5659 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.88 | 8.462% | $49.7624 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $354.89 | $385.7775 | $385.77 | $385.75 | $385.80 | |