| 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 | $23.27 | 5.444% | $24.5368 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.84 | 7.837% | $80.7052 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.71 | 7.818% | $140.9289 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.77 | 10.634% | $36.2548 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.56 | 7.838% | $38.3472 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.43 | 6.739% | $182.9827 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.48 | 12.255% | $127.387 | $127.39 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.06 | $631.1426 | $631.15 | $631.20 | $631.10 | |