| 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 | $23.90 | 6.837% | $25.534 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.78 | 7.729% | $121.4968 | $121.50 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.87 | 4.455% | $106.4083 | $106.41 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.30 | 5.244% | $73.9865 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.60 | 12.518% | $119.9442 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.96 | 13.757% | $178.553 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.31 | 5.625% | $94.3337 | $94.33 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.72 | $720.2565 | $720.25 | $720.30 | $720.20 | |