| 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 | $23.95 | 5.825% | $25.3451 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.26 | 4.280% | $27.3839 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.31 | 5.474% | $260.8477 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.66 | 9.603% | $141.0152 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.41 | 9.487% | $97.8923 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.61 | 8.768% | $140.9742 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 13.470% | $149.6329 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.07 | $843.0913 | $843.09 | $843.10 | $843.00 | |