| 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 | $22.58 | 8.359% | $24.4675 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 9.870% | $9.339 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.78 | 8.191% | $75.4957 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.63 | 5.642% | $189.7647 | $189.76 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.59 | 9.160% | $37.7584 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.96 | 4.620% | $226.9836 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.25 | 6.814% | $36.5838 | $36.58 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.29 | $600.3927 | $600.39 | $600.40 | $600.50 | |