| 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 | $23.92 | 3.300% | $24.7094 | $24.71 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.32 | 13.660% | $6.0467 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.32 | 9.518% | $81.3938 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.59 | 13.441% | $84.6156 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.62 | 5.785% | $40.8542 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.45 | 9.140% | $129.2763 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.97 | 5.658% | $143.6632 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.19 | $510.5592 | $510.56 | $510.55 | $510.60 | |