| 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 | $23.37 | 5.369% | $24.6247 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.53 | 4.512% | $52.8099 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.31 | 11.343% | $148.4314 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.67 | 3.198% | $220.5032 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.82 | 8.835% | $7.4225 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.40 | 10.840% | $276.435 | $276.44 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.84 | 3.723% | $144.009 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.94 | $874.2357 | $874.23 | $874.20 | $874.10 | |