| 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 | $23.25 | 7.491% | $24.9917 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.76 | 10.716% | $59.5209 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.79 | 11.673% | $6.4659 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.87 | 8.210% | $8.5161 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.62 | 10.581% | $246.1754 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.85 | 12.730% | $136.2342 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.93 | 4.226% | $80.1811 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.07 | $562.0853 | $562.09 | $562.10 | $562.10 | |