| 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 | $22.63 | 4.126% | $23.5637 | $23.56 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.25 | 8.799% | $27.4717 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.74 | 8.572% | $19.2607 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.42 | 4.656% | $144.8648 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.75 | 12.258% | $96.2612 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.95 | 4.585% | $62.6987 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.53 | 4.401% | $155.0668 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.27 | $529.1876 | $529.18 | $529.10 | $529.40 | |