| 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 | $23.50 | 3.757% | $24.3829 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.26 | 12.701% | $53.2625 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.62 | 6.309% | $8.1007 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.74 | 10.672% | $152.4396 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.52 | 9.329% | $91.3116 | $91.31 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.77 | 9.303% | $42.3768 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.26 | 3.246% | $162.3647 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.67 | $534.2388 | $534.23 | $534.25 | $534.30 | |