| 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 | $21.72 | 12.785% | $24.4969 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.91 | 13.850% | $88.7005 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.34 | 6.379% | $226.949 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.81 | 8.582% | $49.7414 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.31 | 4.506% | $139.3169 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.62 | 7.626% | $110.4458 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.41 | 13.684% | $244.8867 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.12 | $884.5372 | $884.55 | $884.55 | $884.40 | |