| 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 | $21.83 | 10.115% | $24.0381 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.82 | 6.865% | $16.906 | $16.91 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.91 | 5.816% | $16.8353 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.84 | 12.451% | $226.9711 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.89 | 10.544% | $28.6198 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.53 | 10.320% | $260.9399 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.28 | 3.868% | $63.6503 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.10 | $637.9605 | $637.97 | $637.95 | $637.90 | |