| 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 | $22.93 | 6.850% | $24.5007 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.74 | 6.596% | $65.8124 | $65.81 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.48 | 10.212% | $241.8933 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.61 | 8.721% | $142.0005 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.95 | 3.149% | $58.7434 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.86 | 6.540% | $27.5512 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.40 | 3.164% | $229.4367 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.97 | $789.9382 | $789.93 | $789.95 | $789.90 | |