| 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 | $21.97 | 11.337% | $24.4607 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.28 | 9.162% | $19.9548 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.70 | 13.869% | $179.5714 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.89 | 13.135% | $92.6463 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.42 | 8.686% | $204.7862 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.39 | 3.579% | $225.1704 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.80 | 13.249% | $39.4107 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.45 | $786.0005 | $786.00 | $785.95 | $786.10 | |