| 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 | $22.76 | 4.372% | $23.7551 | $23.76 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.89 | 3.478% | $17.4774 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.33 | 9.127% | $83.2966 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.85 | 3.224% | $116.4883 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.63 | 13.796% | $175.9628 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.85 | 7.400% | $9.5049 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.91 | 8.709% | $149.9206 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.22 | $576.4057 | $576.41 | $576.40 | $576.50 | |