| 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 | $21.97 | 9.792% | $24.1213 | $24.12 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.42 | 4.590% | $77.8359 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.37 | 3.385% | $76.8874 | $76.89 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.50 | 11.276% | $179.7107 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.79 | 7.192% | $83.3847 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.68 | 4.438% | $137.524 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.51 | 11.441% | $270.2556 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.24 | $849.7196 | $849.72 | $849.70 | $849.70 | |