| 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 | $22.88 | 4.660% | $23.9462 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.68 | 3.235% | $51.2871 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.57 | 11.730% | $187.226 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.46 | 9.513% | $27.882 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.94 | 10.179% | $157.4899 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.69 | 12.584% | $141.5068 | $141.51 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.33 | 9.308% | $52.8286 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.55 | $642.1666 | $642.18 | $642.25 | $642.10 | |