| 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 | $24.44 | 5.675% | $25.827 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.88 | 6.543% | $180.9952 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.96 | 3.250% | $28.8687 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.81 | 4.652% | $55.2667 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.29 | 5.283% | $108.7468 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.75 | 11.669% | $35.4549 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.34 | 5.868% | $211.0373 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.47 | $646.1966 | $646.21 | $646.20 | $646.20 | |