| 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 | $21.87 | 7.656% | $23.5444 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.35 | 9.267% | $270.2719 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.25 | 12.794% | $97.2848 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.97 | 11.312% | $85.6768 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.89 | 9.620% | $55.7856 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.65 | 3.328% | $219.727 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.80 | 5.234% | $219.7286 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.78 | $972.0191 | $972.02 | $972.10 | $972.00 | |