| 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 | $23.78 | 3.803% | $24.6844 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 7.107% | $84.2075 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.27 | 10.106% | $12.4089 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.82 | 12.255% | $277.0678 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.32 | 10.737% | $197.4662 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.27 | 6.521% | $15.2005 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.73 | 7.625% | $260.1619 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.81 | $871.1972 | $871.20 | $871.15 | $871.30 | |