| 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 | $23.42 | 3.517% | $24.2437 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 6.273% | $38.5771 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.82 | 5.198% | $172.3354 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.66 | 9.154% | $149.1699 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.85 | 8.368% | $238.247 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.77 | 5.231% | $117.6167 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.29 | 10.550% | $10.2701 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.11 | $750.4599 | $750.47 | $750.45 | $750.40 | |