| 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 | $21.70 | 11.380% | $24.1695 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.30 | 8.844% | $183.1845 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.91 | 7.228% | $76.0354 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.31 | 11.778% | $74.12 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.98 | 4.746% | $141.3862 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.64 | 10.446% | $51.512 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.67 | 9.133% | $34.5624 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.51 | $584.9700 | $584.97 | $584.95 | $585.00 | |