| 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 | $23.28 | 4.160% | $24.2484 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.74 | 7.574% | $54.583 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.52 | 5.205% | $127.8451 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.27 | 11.603% | $25.97 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.82 | 11.592% | $8.7265 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.29 | 8.262% | $97.7498 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.53 | 12.364% | $260.1564 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.45 | $599.2792 | $599.29 | $599.30 | $599.20 | |