| 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 | $22.71 | 7.339% | $24.3767 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 5.622% | $16.1074 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.82 | 11.198% | $79.8624 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.94 | 13.182% | $131.2232 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.92 | 3.522% | $10.2694 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.41 | 11.624% | $12.7363 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.74 | 5.241% | $39.718 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $284.79 | $314.2934 | $314.30 | $314.25 | $314.30 | |