| 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 | $21.50 | 6.350% | $22.8653 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.71 | 3.257% | $73.013 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.87 | 13.860% | $56.782 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.67 | 4.161% | $109.0253 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.90 | 13.343% | $232.2398 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.28 | 13.504% | $229.5959 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.93 | 12.607% | $166.5795 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.86 | $890.1008 | $890.11 | $890.15 | $890.10 | |