| 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 | $21.95 | 8.296% | $23.771 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.32 | 13.666% | $167.4528 | $167.45 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.92 | 12.833% | $163.5176 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.98 | 11.531% | $65.781 | $65.78 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.37 | 13.423% | $86.6211 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.88 | 3.306% | $46.3637 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.71 | 10.697% | $244.3193 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.13 | $797.8265 | $797.82 | $797.75 | $797.90 | |