| 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 | $22.68 | 5.145% | $23.8469 | $23.85 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.28 | 6.825% | $54.7799 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.40 | 6.109% | $249.7806 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.40 | 10.179% | $145.877 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.36 | 10.660% | $74.5406 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.40 | 3.411% | $236.1907 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.95 | 5.245% | $88.3532 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.47 | $873.3689 | $873.37 | $873.45 | $873.40 | |