| 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 | $21.88 | 8.852% | $23.8168 | $23.82 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.74 | 8.855% | $158.6453 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.66 | 9.277% | $187.5849 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.53 | 12.353% | $232.0427 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.68 | 10.551% | $189.794 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.60 | 6.344% | $113.3627 | $113.36 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.53 | 11.509% | $71.9568 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.62 | $977.2032 | $977.20 | $977.20 | $977.20 | |