| 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 | $22.88 | 5.703% | $24.1848 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.39 | 6.476% | $21.7105 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.95 | 7.447% | $73.0102 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.51 | 12.616% | $19.7191 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.93 | 5.269% | $86.2469 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.99 | 7.488% | $195.6174 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.74 | 4.705% | $113.8562 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.39 | $534.3451 | $534.35 | $534.30 | $534.30 | |