| 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 | $21.74 | 11.299% | $24.1964 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.39 | 5.661% | $18.3744 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.42 | 12.530% | $140.0098 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.26 | 4.292% | $226.5848 | $226.58 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.58 | 4.248% | $187.2086 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.68 | 12.582% | $149.3738 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.43 | 6.423% | $260.1297 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.50 | $1,005.8775 | $1,005.87 | $1,005.85 | $1,005.90 | |