| 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 | $21.65 | 13.219% | $24.5119 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.38 | 12.224% | $30.7269 | $30.73 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.89 | 11.106% | $9.8773 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.90 | 10.504% | $172.2757 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.66 | 12.355% | $134.444 | $134.44 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.46 | 8.199% | $212.5678 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.42 | 5.429% | $164.912 | $164.91 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.36 | $749.3156 | $749.32 | $749.35 | $749.30 | |