| 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 | $21.77 | 10.212% | $23.9932 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.78 | 12.600% | $229.4563 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.49 | 13.680% | $223.3698 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.33 | 9.356% | $242.0376 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.71 | 9.384% | $110.1606 | $110.16 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.52 | 4.448% | $101.8577 | $101.86 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.28 | 9.519% | $216.0591 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.88 | $1,146.9343 | $1,146.94 | $1,146.90 | $1,147.10 | |