| 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 | $23.97 | 3.582% | $24.8286 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.75 | 3.354% | $74.1565 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.47 | 7.437% | $52.0747 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.34 | 8.750% | $158.0573 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.72 | 5.539% | $159.0684 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.68 | 5.477% | $111.4681 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.38 | 9.728% | $57.4755 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.31 | $637.1291 | $637.14 | $637.10 | $637.30 | |