| 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 | $23.51 | 5.515% | $24.8066 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.83 | 12.527% | $30.191 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 8.739% | $16.8219 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.98 | 12.111% | $170.3863 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.34 | 5.337% | $126.7625 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.35 | 3.254% | $187.2511 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.98 | 3.318% | $219.0135 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.46 | $775.2329 | $775.23 | $775.20 | $775.30 | |