| 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 | $23.66 | 4.633% | $24.7562 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.98 | 3.216% | $8.2366 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.56 | 11.444% | $252.4875 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.29 | 8.660% | $250.2331 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.68 | 7.824% | $39.5498 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.78 | 8.389% | $69.1305 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.28 | 4.496% | $205.1047 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.23 | $849.4984 | $849.50 | $849.55 | $849.40 | |