| 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 | $23.97 | 3.276% | $24.7553 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.37 | 5.439% | $259.7701 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.79 | 12.795% | $50.5209 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.89 | 12.826% | $270.6583 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.84 | 5.439% | $259.2112 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.87 | 12.645% | $137.2805 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.85 | 6.832% | $199.6156 | $199.62 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.58 | $1,201.8119 | $1,201.82 | $1,201.75 | $1,201.90 | |