| 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 | $20.96 | 11.462% | $23.3624 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.72 | 5.440% | $26.0648 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.67 | 12.423% | $261.5746 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.74 | 4.266% | $203.0476 | $203.05 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.58 | 12.562% | $278.681 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.48 | 3.679% | $78.2569 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.52 | 10.228% | $267.3249 | $267.32 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.67 | $1,138.3122 | $1,138.30 | $1,138.25 | $1,138.40 | |