| 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 | $22.76 | 8.565% | $24.7094 | $24.71 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.82 | 5.768% | $30.4823 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.91 | 3.630% | $216.4934 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.57 | 4.851% | $38.344 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.27 | 10.528% | $87.6155 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.72 | 6.810% | $163.1202 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.77 | 6.592% | $81.8307 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.82 | $642.5955 | $642.59 | $642.60 | $642.50 | |