| 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 | $21.65 | 12.167% | $24.2842 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.54 | 4.600% | $111.4408 | $111.44 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.53 | 12.279% | $236.381 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.76 | 12.119% | $225.0901 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.82 | 5.666% | $228.0484 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.94 | 11.422% | $235.0336 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.38 | 9.306% | $255.0983 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.62 | $1,315.3764 | $1,315.37 | $1,315.45 | $1,315.30 | |