| 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 | $22.71 | 3.444% | $23.4921 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.78 | 3.701% | $49.5483 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.71 | 11.807% | $146.1429 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.26 | 10.873% | $83.443 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.38 | 11.244% | $129.4658 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.98 | 5.609% | $231.2626 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.30 | 11.503% | $168.704 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.12 | $832.0587 | $832.05 | $832.05 | $832.00 | |