| 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 | $22.89 | 4.171% | $23.8447 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.59 | 6.117% | $8.0543 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.42 | 7.287% | $249.3564 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.25 | 13.532% | $15.043 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.77 | 3.129% | $213.2398 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.71 | 9.816% | $97.4178 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.72 | 7.339% | $174.662 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.35 | $781.6180 | $781.61 | $781.60 | $781.60 | |