| 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 | $22.63 | 12.541% | $25.468 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.51 | 5.444% | $247.2767 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.30 | 7.684% | $209.23 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.81 | 8.275% | $244.4958 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.65 | 12.529% | $96.3811 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.40 | 4.628% | $175.1473 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.66 | 10.594% | $263.9436 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.96 | $1,261.9425 | $1,261.95 | $1,262.00 | $1,261.90 | |