| 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 | $24.25 | 5.805% | $25.6577 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.55 | 5.271% | $177.4343 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.83 | 10.280% | $225.8865 | $225.89 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.32 | 9.449% | $140.445 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.29 | 5.440% | $150.0306 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.37 | 10.134% | $26.8397 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.36 | 3.775% | $251.5091 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.97 | $997.8029 | $997.81 | $997.85 | $997.70 | |