| 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 | $23.68 | 3.479% | $24.5038 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.78 | 13.395% | $26.9653 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.28 | 5.366% | $257.3881 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.66 | 4.661% | $24.7628 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.42 | 5.475% | $181.86 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.35 | 6.265% | $257.5332 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.99 | 12.743% | $243.5136 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.16 | $1,016.5268 | $1,016.52 | $1,016.50 | $1,016.60 | |