| 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 | $21.53 | 5.315% | $22.6743 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.26 | 6.248% | $20.4634 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.54 | 10.403% | $235.7546 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.38 | 5.405% | $105.8055 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.97 | 10.311% | $238.2387 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.81 | 11.308% | $219.0653 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.48 | 7.618% | $251.2665 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.97 | $1,093.2683 | $1,093.27 | $1,093.20 | $1,093.40 | |