| 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 | $20.43 | 9.565% | $22.3841 | $22.38 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.67 | 8.729% | $12.6887 | $12.69 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.52 | 3.846% | $184.3474 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.98 | 6.444% | $208.609 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.63 | 13.583% | $121.1136 | $121.11 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.39 | 8.136% | $257.7854 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 7.337% | $186.3048 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.19 | $993.2330 | $993.23 | $993.25 | $993.20 | |