| 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 | $22.92 | 6.508% | $24.4116 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.39 | 10.830% | $56.9555 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.78 | 9.858% | $151.3624 | $151.36 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.63 | 8.279% | $16.924 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.79 | 7.342% | $99.6026 | $99.60 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.96 | 4.225% | $143.7888 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.93 | 6.575% | $68.1334 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.40 | $561.1783 | $561.17 | $561.15 | $561.20 | |