| 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 | $23.50 | 5.386% | $24.7657 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.94 | 7.645% | $176.4732 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.75 | 7.386% | $161.8844 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.25 | 12.166% | $214.5175 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.99 | 10.258% | $82.6825 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.92 | 3.257% | $199.2034 | $199.20 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.51 | 4.479% | $150.9826 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.86 | $1,010.5093 | $1,010.50 | $1,010.50 | $1,010.60 | |