| 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 | $21.76 | 11.607% | $24.2857 | $24.29 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.28 | 12.276% | $47.4703 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.73 | 5.402% | $88.2531 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.99 | 8.758% | $270.7965 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.66 | 9.108% | $203.661 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.39 | 4.558% | $208.4782 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.75 | 12.829% | $130.5996 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.56 | $973.5444 | $973.55 | $973.55 | $973.70 | |