| 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 | $23.56 | 5.449% | $24.8438 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.33 | 3.600% | $89.4379 | $89.44 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.69 | 9.618% | $269.3205 | $269.32 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.41 | 5.694% | $97.6718 | $97.67 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.84 | 3.175% | $65.8669 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.25 | 6.804% | $233.0997 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.94 | 10.809% | $193.8493 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.02 | $974.0899 | $974.09 | $974.05 | $974.00 | |