| 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 | $20.98 | 13.321% | $23.7747 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.31 | 12.591% | $5.9786 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.89 | 6.472% | $209.6327 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.69 | 5.325% | $233.495 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.89 | 3.320% | $114.5715 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.68 | 11.648% | $152.6005 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.70 | 5.425% | $249.541 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.14 | $989.5940 | $989.59 | $989.60 | $989.60 | |