| 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 | $23.26 | 5.200% | $24.4695 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.91 | 8.185% | $110.2513 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.58 | 11.143% | $271.8335 | $271.83 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.60 | 9.868% | $123.7114 | $123.71 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.81 | 9.645% | $50.2284 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.28 | 5.447% | $228.0608 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.97 | 12.337% | $31.4207 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.41 | $839.9756 | $839.97 | $839.95 | $840.00 | |