| 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 | $21.57 | 13.247% | $24.4274 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.94 | 5.355% | $75.7924 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.62 | 10.770% | $264.3194 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.59 | 10.771% | $180.1026 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.72 | 4.800% | $70.9706 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.62 | 9.179% | $39.9813 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.49 | 12.872% | $196.9504 | $196.95 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.55 | $852.5441 | $852.54 | $852.55 | $852.60 | |