| 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 | $21.59 | 12.815% | $24.3568 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.42 | 3.602% | $52.2361 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.81 | 8.814% | $67.2579 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.70 | 9.327% | $129.7711 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.58 | 5.184% | $185.7339 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.25 | 3.204% | $107.5902 | $107.59 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.29 | 11.197% | $88.1681 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.64 | $655.1141 | $655.12 | $655.10 | $655.20 | |