| 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 | $23.67 | 3.619% | $24.5266 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.26 | 5.606% | $40.4049 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.25 | 9.239% | $107.3273 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.72 | 13.109% | $270.0138 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.60 | 13.358% | $50.5577 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.34 | 10.739% | $173.1294 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.40 | 3.640% | $21.1426 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.24 | $687.1023 | $687.10 | $687.15 | $687.00 | |