| 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 | $23.28 | 3.729% | $24.1481 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.58 | 7.459% | $53.2782 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.75 | 7.136% | $15.8026 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.75 | 11.134% | $277.5572 | $277.56 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.31 | 8.255% | $209.2677 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.84 | 10.236% | $60.4534 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.93 | 12.714% | $201.6792 | $201.68 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.44 | $842.1864 | $842.19 | $842.20 | $842.30 | |