| 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 | $21.99 | 11.378% | $24.492 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.63 | 5.495% | $9.1042 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.82 | 7.143% | $21.2357 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.90 | 13.686% | $30.5815 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.99 | 7.667% | $69.9728 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.29 | 9.454% | $73.6516 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.81 | 13.445% | $54.2381 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $257.43 | $283.2759 | $283.27 | $283.30 | $283.30 | |