| 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 | $21.86 | 9.448% | $23.9253 | $23.93 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.96 | 7.249% | $80.3939 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.70 | 8.519% | $161.3678 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.71 | 10.579% | $21.7951 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.31 | 6.247% | $252.1348 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.70 | 6.107% | $88.8116 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.50 | 10.105% | $230.67 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.74 | $859.0985 | $859.10 | $859.10 | $859.10 | |