| 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 | $21.84 | 5.484% | $23.0377 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.84 | 11.186% | $36.5135 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.54 | 6.726% | $5.9126 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.58 | 5.738% | $125.3841 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.41 | 10.640% | $259.3512 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.45 | 13.745% | $63.0716 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.35 | 6.758% | $87.9152 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.01 | $601.1859 | $601.18 | $601.15 | $601.20 | |