| 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 | $21.53 | 11.743% | $24.0583 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.85 | 5.748% | $153.176 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.64 | 8.635% | $237.5196 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.90 | 6.520% | $113.8699 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.31 | 6.287% | $259.6698 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.69 | 13.463% | $161.9004 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.55 | 11.711% | $87.749 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.47 | $1,037.9430 | $1,037.95 | $1,037.90 | $1,038.00 | |