| 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 | $21.94 | 9.267% | $23.9732 | $23.97 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.63 | 9.371% | $139.5902 | $139.59 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.39 | 4.258% | $92.1536 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.50 | 13.539% | $276.4675 | $276.47 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.53 | 10.625% | $19.3926 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.44 | 8.244% | $18.8778 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.39 | 9.150% | $228.5492 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.82 | $799.0041 | $799.00 | $799.00 | $799.10 | |