| 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 | $21.99 | 9.516% | $24.0826 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.27 | 4.828% | $98.8214 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.85 | 8.227% | $173.0009 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.30 | 11.203% | $141.5614 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.33 | 11.155% | $77.0638 | $77.06 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.49 | 9.488% | $36.6675 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.82 | 3.657% | $36.0934 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.05 | $587.2910 | $587.28 | $587.25 | $587.40 | |