| 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 | 12.625% | $24.4396 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.70 | 13.185% | $74.3625 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.97 | 9.398% | $102.8013 | $102.80 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.47 | 9.395% | $5.9839 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.68 | 5.234% | $190.1368 | $190.14 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.58 | 10.539% | $222.8245 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.52 | 6.615% | $195.6598 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.62 | $816.2084 | $816.20 | $816.20 | $816.20 | |