| 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 | $22.64 | 8.552% | $24.5762 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.88 | 7.148% | $73.8035 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.97 | 9.219% | $70.9596 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.88 | 3.185% | $70.042 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.38 | 5.532% | $180.8607 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.55 | 3.133% | $77.917 | $77.92 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.94 | 4.873% | $41.8863 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.24 | $540.0453 | $540.05 | $540.05 | $540.10 | |