| 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 | $24.50 | 5.496% | $25.8465 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.25 | 13.686% | $49.1692 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.85 | 13.643% | $143.0197 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.65 | 6.696% | $7.0953 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.26 | 4.120% | $164.7803 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.38 | 8.765% | $30.8675 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.73 | 3.541% | $104.2968 | $104.30 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.62 | $525.0753 | $525.09 | $525.05 | $525.10 | |