| 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 | $21.60 | 13.683% | $24.5555 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.67 | 3.277% | $78.1497 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.97 | 10.723% | $129.5127 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.94 | 13.803% | $200.225 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.87 | 7.656% | $85.9848 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.63 | 3.754% | $232.0251 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.83 | 12.518% | $230.4706 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.51 | $980.9234 | $980.93 | $980.95 | $980.90 | |