| 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 | $21.34 | 12.698% | $24.0498 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.84 | 12.238% | $163.6879 | $163.69 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.50 | 5.259% | $41.5773 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.97 | 9.830% | $210.8407 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.97 | 6.725% | $267.8477 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.98 | 13.736% | $204.7021 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.73 | 12.786% | $96.6914 | $96.69 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.33 | $1,009.3969 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.30 | |