| 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 | $22.96 | 6.612% | $24.4781 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.34 | 12.316% | $169.979 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.88 | 8.199% | $91.8393 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.65 | 3.106% | $230.5966 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.72 | 7.357% | $140.3371 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.40 | 12.159% | $193.3621 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.96 | 4.160% | $158.2815 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.91 | $1,008.8737 | $1,008.88 | $1,008.95 | $1,008.90 | |