| 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 | $20.53 | 5.865% | $21.7341 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.84 | 10.180% | $84.6623 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.78 | 11.562% | $47.7262 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.35 | 9.646% | $236.1227 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.84 | 9.284% | $234.7857 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.36 | 10.154% | $89.6213 | $89.62 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.58 | 8.828% | $263.995 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.28 | $978.6473 | $978.65 | $978.65 | $978.60 | |