| 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 | $21.74 | 10.559% | $24.0355 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.82 | 7.650% | $166.6637 | $166.66 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.48 | 11.573% | $27.3131 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.99 | 4.436% | $18.788 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.25 | 6.460% | $58.8192 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.58 | 6.648% | $51.8096 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.56 | 3.256% | $142.039 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.42 | $489.4681 | $489.47 | $489.45 | $489.40 | |