| 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 | $22.95 | 5.754% | $24.2705 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.59 | 9.228% | $85.8423 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.68 | 3.199% | $120.4126 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.83 | 13.248% | $270.4702 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.71 | 8.524% | $106.0388 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.88 | 12.696% | $8.8804 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.77 | 12.349% | $48.0517 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.41 | $663.9665 | $663.96 | $663.95 | $664.00 | |