| 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 | $21.82 | 12.260% | $24.4951 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.49 | 10.801% | $8.299 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.53 | 3.125% | $204.7341 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.34 | 5.188% | $49.796 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.59 | 10.822% | $277.7088 | $277.71 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.93 | 12.542% | $17.9279 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.55 | 7.786% | $192.4519 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.25 | $775.4128 | $775.42 | $775.45 | $775.40 | |