| 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 | $23.25 | 5.734% | $24.5832 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.84 | 4.268% | $78.0342 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.77 | 8.167% | $151.185 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.26 | 12.706% | $276.4227 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.46 | 12.675% | $217.9811 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.39 | 7.547% | $256.3813 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.65 | 8.221% | $50.4851 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.62 | $1,055.0726 | $1,055.07 | $1,055.15 | $1,055.10 | |