| 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 | $23.51 | 3.125% | $24.2447 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.84 | 11.486% | $256.2394 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.26 | 12.345% | $9.2797 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.38 | 12.193% | $18.3772 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.71 | 10.829% | $42.9019 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.48 | 5.321% | $75.2835 | $75.28 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.78 | 13.356% | $268.4043 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.96 | $694.7307 | $694.72 | $694.80 | $694.70 | |