| 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 | $23.73 | 3.199% | $24.4891 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.79 | 11.265% | $192.2548 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.47 | 9.529% | $241.4786 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.73 | 10.699% | $149.1448 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.26 | 8.125% | $151.6561 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.93 | 12.151% | $57.1185 | $57.12 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.42 | 4.324% | $104.7622 | $104.76 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.33 | $920.9041 | $920.90 | $920.90 | $921.00 | |