| 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 | $21.68 | 12.499% | $24.3898 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.28 | 12.872% | $72.5541 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.40 | 5.400% | $26.7716 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.79 | 4.711% | $22.8165 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.71 | 9.227% | $66.3117 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.52 | 7.254% | $215.0657 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.93 | 7.346% | $221.0576 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.31 | $648.9670 | $648.97 | $648.90 | $649.10 | |