| 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 | $22.31 | 7.159% | $23.9072 | $23.91 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.80 | 7.814% | $25.6597 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.70 | 4.310% | $18.4629 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.41 | 12.679% | $189.7627 | $189.76 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.77 | 9.633% | $47.9864 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.61 | 3.731% | $237.1394 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.98 | 3.589% | $146.0398 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.58 | $688.9581 | $688.96 | $688.95 | $689.00 | |