| 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 | $23.87 | 5.501% | $25.1831 | $25.18 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.45 | 4.200% | $18.1829 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.36 | 10.802% | $146.6575 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.42 | 10.781% | $258.585 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.70 | 9.356% | $158.2381 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.48 | 13.605% | $124.3748 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.60 | 12.264% | $56.8056 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.88 | $788.0270 | $788.03 | $788.05 | $788.10 | |