| 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 | $22.85 | 4.345% | $23.8428 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.51 | 12.182% | $11.7903 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.29 | 3.232% | $177.8584 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.85 | 8.498% | $249.3827 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.56 | 12.164% | $211.4964 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.48 | 13.338% | $277.0887 | $277.09 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 11.417% | $257.7855 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.91 | $1,209.2448 | $1,209.25 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.30 | |