| 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 | $23.63 | 3.635% | $24.489 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.26 | 12.206% | $28.3432 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.70 | 5.473% | $28.1613 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.78 | 3.122% | $20.3975 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.82 | 7.373% | $258.5757 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.47 | 10.490% | $120.9534 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.88 | 5.802% | $97.2109 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.54 | $578.1310 | $578.13 | $578.15 | $578.20 | |