| 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 | $23.58 | 3.611% | $24.4315 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.85 | 5.506% | $80.0263 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.70 | 6.381% | $24.1485 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.52 | 9.322% | $14.7803 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.27 | 12.182% | $152.8704 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.96 | 7.603% | $97.8757 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.99 | 8.220% | $244.5664 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.87 | $638.6991 | $638.71 | $638.75 | $638.70 | |