| 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 | $22.97 | 10.850% | $25.4622 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.47 | 12.605% | $158.1762 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.77 | 9.828% | $229.2879 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.30 | 10.869% | $242.027 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.61 | 12.518% | $107.5785 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.97 | 5.580% | $237.5233 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.97 | 4.217% | $47.9086 | $47.91 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.06 | $1,047.9637 | $1,047.97 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.00 | |