| 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 | $22.74 | 5.848% | $24.0698 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.26 | 8.400% | $29.5498 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.95 | 4.407% | $56.3276 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.72 | 7.296% | $242.1885 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.79 | 10.442% | $175.3709 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.65 | 12.118% | $281.0238 | $281.02 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.50 | 3.679% | $242.0905 | $242.09 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.61 | $1,050.6209 | $1,050.62 | $1,050.60 | $1,050.60 | |