| 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 | $23.85 | 4.125% | $24.8338 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.26 | 9.381% | $268.2678 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.62 | 4.106% | $108.9157 | $108.92 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.47 | 12.401% | $32.0006 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.32 | 6.709% | $209.4911 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.94 | 3.440% | $237.8499 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.44 | 5.463% | $263.0669 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.90 | $1,144.4258 | $1,144.43 | $1,144.40 | $1,144.40 | |