| 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 | $21.54 | 11.512% | $24.0197 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.66 | 8.775% | $111.6684 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.62 | 9.773% | $110.4536 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.85 | 11.131% | $260.9912 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.34 | 7.308% | $67.9689 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.40 | 4.320% | $24.4109 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.78 | 7.825% | $185.2218 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.19 | $784.7345 | $784.73 | $784.65 | $784.80 | |