| 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 | $23.59 | 5.317% | $24.8443 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.97 | 9.751% | $197.5189 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.26 | 5.792% | $263.6971 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.56 | 8.533% | $95.0315 | $95.03 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.48 | 10.486% | $252.4384 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.50 | 4.477% | $187.5362 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.47 | 10.433% | $177.2118 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.83 | $1,198.2782 | $1,198.28 | $1,198.30 | $1,198.10 | |