| 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 | $18.70 | 13.565% | $21.2367 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.85 | 8.866% | $10.7233 | $10.72 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.94 | 12.697% | $72.0585 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.80 | 12.702% | $41.4743 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.41 | 11.758% | $196.0347 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.39 | 3.625% | $239.7779 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.90 | 4.584% | $35.454 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.99 | $616.7594 | $616.75 | $616.75 | $616.80 | |