| 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 | $21.80 | 11.320% | $24.2678 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.28 | 7.771% | $100.5288 | $100.53 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.58 | 12.536% | $104.1858 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.40 | 10.664% | $35.8551 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.46 | 6.254% | $144.9942 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.99 | 6.851% | $27.7706 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.91 | 8.662% | $270.4706 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.42 | $708.0729 | $708.08 | $708.05 | $708.20 | |