| 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 | $21.40 | 12.307% | $24.0337 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.89 | 3.456% | $257.4916 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.92 | 13.240% | $91.6338 | $91.63 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.52 | 5.432% | $154.479 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.72 | 8.135% | $248.4077 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.39 | 4.454% | $254.2306 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.72 | 8.248% | $262.7395 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.56 | $1,293.0159 | $1,293.01 | $1,293.10 | $1,292.90 | |