| 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 | $21.96 | 6.814% | $23.4564 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.51 | 9.371% | $20.2446 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.58 | 9.742% | $219.0231 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.65 | 11.708% | $39.8239 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.38 | 5.629% | $13.0769 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.98 | 7.611% | $55.9362 | $55.94 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.82 | 3.255% | $16.3349 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $355.88 | $387.8960 | $387.89 | $387.90 | $387.80 | |