| 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 | $21.82 | 13.800% | $24.8312 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.25 | 5.725% | $70.0428 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.43 | 8.468% | $265.1283 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.35 | 6.622% | $38.7571 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.81 | 9.487% | $16.215 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.31 | 6.275% | $198.001 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.62 | 12.490% | $58.0673 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.59 | $671.0427 | $671.05 | $671.05 | $671.00 | |