| 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 | $24.37 | 5.387% | $25.6828 | $25.68 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.64 | 11.804% | $55.4995 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.30 | 13.169% | $283.262 | $283.26 | $283.25 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.70 | 8.357% | $160.0433 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.28 | 10.570% | $42.3262 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.63 | 4.665% | $244.5288 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.91 | 9.794% | $172.2778 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.83 | $983.6204 | $983.62 | $983.70 | $983.60 | |