| 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 | $21.84 | 10.541% | $24.1422 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.94 | 5.661% | $82.3522 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.44 | 10.117% | $186.5822 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.47 | 6.690% | $252.2898 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.56 | 7.437% | $212.2525 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.63 | 12.674% | $218.1707 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.83 | 9.409% | $183.6211 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.71 | $1,159.4107 | $1,159.40 | $1,159.40 | $1,159.50 | |