| 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 | $23.81 | 4.716% | $24.9329 | $24.93 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.87 | 12.806% | $39.3355 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.70 | 13.835% | $24.7022 | $24.70 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.25 | 13.497% | $33.1979 | $33.20 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.56 | 6.186% | $148.1932 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.63 | 7.475% | $130.7218 | $130.72 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.35 | 7.103% | $242.4276 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.17 | $643.5111 | $643.51 | $643.55 | $643.40 | |