| 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 | $22.73 | 7.278% | $24.3843 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.44 | 7.217% | $73.3793 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.65 | 9.123% | $193.857 | $193.86 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.73 | 7.372% | $140.3674 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.79 | 4.677% | $56.3058 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.41 | 10.176% | $58.845 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.80 | 12.450% | $70.6186 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.55 | $617.7574 | $617.77 | $617.75 | $617.80 | |