| 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 | $22.56 | 10.540% | $24.9378 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 10.585% | $78.1836 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.64 | 11.318% | $24.0892 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.47 | 3.786% | $171.7347 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.98 | 8.470% | $130.1423 | $130.14 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.33 | 6.735% | $56.9218 | $56.92 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.99 | 4.502% | $87.7712 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.67 | $573.7806 | $573.77 | $573.80 | $573.70 | |