| 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 | $23.40 | 3.611% | $24.245 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.51 | 9.725% | $239.7601 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.50 | 13.536% | $112.9683 | $112.97 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.42 | 13.237% | $242.8028 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.25 | 12.350% | $184.5349 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.53 | 12.225% | $118.431 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.95 | 11.306% | $254.8351 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.56 | $1,177.5772 | $1,177.58 | $1,177.60 | $1,177.50 | |