| 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 | $21.79 | 12.787% | $24.5763 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.37 | 5.624% | $20.4594 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.91 | 9.738% | $159.0213 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.39 | 4.468% | $257.3987 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.96 | 11.212% | $183.4553 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.35 | 11.313% | $31.5572 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.64 | 9.697% | $73.1021 | $73.10 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.41 | $749.5703 | $749.58 | $749.55 | $749.70 | |