| 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 | $21.71 | 12.522% | $24.4285 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.35 | 10.386% | $26.879 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.68 | 9.817% | $208.3009 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.89 | 10.307% | $227.1111 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.29 | 4.161% | $130.5033 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.74 | 6.474% | $143.4631 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.49 | 3.117% | $99.4976 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.15 | $860.1835 | $860.18 | $860.20 | $860.20 | |