| 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 | $24.40 | 3.225% | $25.1869 | $25.19 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.62 | 11.297% | $54.1126 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.42 | 12.685% | $99.6361 | $99.64 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.75 | 10.382% | $271.2638 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.40 | 4.644% | $57.9728 | $57.97 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.55 | 4.513% | $161.5248 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.77 | 10.469% | $22.9444 | $22.94 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.91 | $692.6414 | $692.63 | $692.60 | $692.60 | |