| 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 | $21.45 | 11.765% | $23.9736 | $23.97 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.74 | 9.405% | $260.0994 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.90 | 11.243% | $79.9837 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.62 | 7.750% | $64.2406 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.31 | 10.577% | $188.3237 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.39 | 11.788% | $70.8624 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.96 | 7.556% | $19.3171 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.37 | $706.8005 | $706.79 | $706.75 | $706.80 | |