| 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 | $24.50 | 5.526% | $25.8539 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.61 | 12.690% | $100.9815 | $100.98 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.44 | 4.616% | $86.2454 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.37 | 11.456% | $58.3695 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.67 | 3.826% | $224.9598 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.71 | 13.625% | $161.018 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.56 | 11.715% | $206.1812 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.86 | $863.6093 | $863.61 | $863.60 | $863.70 | |