| 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 | $20.97 | 8.315% | $22.7137 | $22.71 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.48 | 11.749% | $47.471 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.83 | 9.190% | $199.6321 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.49 | 13.454% | $135.5662 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.69 | 13.443% | $225.3999 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.83 | 12.539% | $133.7301 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.35 | 11.678% | $239.3818 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.64 | $1,003.8948 | $1,003.89 | $1,003.90 | $1,003.90 | |