| 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 | $21.90 | 11.555% | $24.4305 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.36 | 9.812% | $48.7126 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.73 | 3.788% | $259.1898 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.76 | 7.791% | $148.4929 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.57 | 10.640% | $252.8898 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.27 | 4.518% | $75.5352 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.29 | 10.780% | $62.3581 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.88 | $871.6089 | $871.61 | $871.65 | $871.60 | |