| 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 | $21.86 | 9.704% | $23.9813 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.78 | 10.406% | $186.3432 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.92 | 8.250% | $18.3159 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.35 | 12.379% | $45.3449 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.27 | 8.260% | $130.2043 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.42 | 7.270% | $54.0855 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.68 | 12.693% | $228.4062 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.28 | $686.6813 | $686.68 | $686.70 | $686.60 | |