| 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 | $21.73 | 12.525% | $24.4517 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.66 | 10.589% | $249.5551 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.35 | 9.122% | $189.163 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.95 | 11.279% | $177.9908 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.60 | 8.700% | $156.0932 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.66 | 6.867% | $46.6581 | $46.66 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.66 | 4.536% | $259.9392 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.61 | $1,103.8511 | $1,103.85 | $1,103.85 | $1,104.00 | |