| 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 | $21.44 | 9.375% | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.29 | 5.617% | $101.6986 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.25 | 12.367% | $40.733 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.47 | 3.521% | $231.3384 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.68 | 8.754% | $199.7593 | $199.76 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.49 | 6.165% | $99.2537 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.25 | 11.132% | $173.6438 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.87 | $869.8768 | $869.87 | $869.90 | $869.90 | |