| 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 | $21.75 | 12.685% | $24.509 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.59 | 12.873% | $17.5969 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.36 | 6.142% | $224.3417 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.48 | 9.788% | $160.8175 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.62 | 4.611% | $88.5218 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.29 | 6.602% | $202.8529 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.84 | 12.136% | $131.0197 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.93 | $849.6595 | $849.66 | $849.60 | $849.60 | |