| 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 | $23.97 | 5.305% | $25.2416 | $25.24 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.51 | 4.648% | $30.8816 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.46 | 4.739% | $205.7702 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.76 | 3.572% | $7.0015 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.54 | 4.759% | $249.8921 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.49 | 13.595% | $206.1636 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.39 | 10.171% | $145.8554 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.12 | $870.8060 | $870.80 | $870.80 | $870.90 | |