| 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 | $21.98 | 5.495% | $23.1878 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.94 | 5.767% | $9.4556 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.86 | 3.178% | $244.3874 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.25 | 10.298% | $149.178 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.70 | 12.692% | $32.3426 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.91 | 11.384% | $86.7793 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.81 | 9.730% | $115.008 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.45 | $660.3387 | $660.35 | $660.40 | $660.40 | |