| 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 | $21.37 | 13.117% | $24.1731 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.34 | 13.247% | $136.2814 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.92 | 3.410% | $236.7262 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.70 | 10.543% | $222.9652 | $222.97 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.79 | 4.330% | $18.5603 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.82 | 10.764% | $29.7069 | $29.71 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.68 | 10.840% | $199.1573 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.62 | $867.5704 | $867.58 | $867.55 | $867.70 | |