| 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 | $22.50 | 7.251% | $24.1315 | $24.13 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.91 | 7.731% | $144.2626 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.70 | 6.568% | $9.2714 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.25 | 9.519% | $140.4581 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.84 | 3.203% | $50.4043 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.32 | 3.466% | $176.2233 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.82 | 7.453% | $94.3652 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.34 | $639.1164 | $639.11 | $639.05 | $639.20 | |