| 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 | $21.68 | 8.392% | $23.4994 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.57 | 5.282% | $75.3503 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.29 | 7.287% | $79.7035 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.79 | 10.753% | $147.0689 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.62 | 11.377% | $57.4928 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.86 | 8.534% | $127.9182 | $127.92 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.84 | 5.862% | $73.934 | $73.93 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.65 | $584.9671 | $584.96 | $584.95 | $585.00 | |