| 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 | $21.62 | 11.752% | $24.1608 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.85 | 12.667% | $75.3179 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.93 | 11.454% | $47.8472 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.85 | 13.604% | $161.1473 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.61 | 7.813% | $22.2203 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.25 | 6.647% | $135.7083 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.29 | 5.715% | $211.7366 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.40 | $678.1384 | $678.15 | $678.10 | $678.00 | |