| 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 | $21.99 | 5.539% | $23.208 | $23.21 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.84 | 13.821% | $94.2893 | $94.29 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.53 | 11.870% | $276.9118 | $276.91 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.28 | 4.199% | $165.9682 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.92 | 4.418% | $69.8765 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.34 | 6.134% | $9.9129 | $9.91 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.68 | 6.370% | $85.8193 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.58 | $725.9860 | $725.99 | $725.95 | $726.00 | |