| 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 | $21.37 | 9.498% | $23.3997 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.48 | 11.551% | $55.1954 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.61 | 11.537% | $39.7183 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.37 | 5.559% | $18.3356 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.37 | 5.736% | $230.8957 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.49 | 4.190% | $252.6503 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.74 | 5.300% | $239.8102 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.43 | $860.0052 | $860.02 | $860.00 | $860.00 | |