| 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 | $24.72 | 4.469% | $25.8247 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.93 | 12.224% | $115.5122 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.77 | 11.338% | $279.2023 | $279.20 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.57 | 5.410% | $111.2813 | $111.28 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.80 | 12.418% | $272.9509 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.30 | 8.672% | $30.7542 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.31 | 6.127% | $262.4627 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.40 | $1,097.9883 | $1,097.97 | $1,097.95 | $1,098.10 | |