| 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 | $23.26 | 5.696% | $24.5849 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.95 | 4.639% | $175.7412 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.76 | 5.468% | $177.9878 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.62 | 11.827% | $278.0243 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.25 | 13.571% | $235.3759 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.79 | 8.728% | $47.612 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.38 | 8.515% | $190.3136 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.01 | $1,129.6397 | $1,129.63 | $1,129.65 | $1,129.60 | |