| 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 | $23.52 | 3.555% | $24.3561 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.52 | 8.408% | $18.9931 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.52 | 4.710% | $71.7473 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 11.335% | $255.5138 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.74 | 3.562% | $172.6793 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.62 | 5.442% | $133.5107 | $133.51 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.33 | 4.436% | $60.9175 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.75 | $737.7178 | $737.72 | $737.70 | $737.70 | |