| 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 | $21.81 | 10.203% | $24.0353 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.54 | 6.417% | $27.1789 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.75 | 9.513% | $26.0093 | $26.01 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.95 | 3.160% | $144.3724 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.69 | 7.768% | $208.7358 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.83 | 7.381% | $158.7413 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.45 | 4.285% | $139.1683 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.02 | $728.2413 | $728.25 | $728.25 | $728.20 | |