| 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 | $21.54 | 10.672% | $23.8387 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.50 | 12.382% | $18.543 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.48 | 6.751% | $207.6093 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.42 | 4.413% | $62.0422 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.31 | 9.375% | $137.0578 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.75 | 7.310% | $234.7406 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.49 | 8.778% | $194.1579 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.49 | $877.9895 | $877.99 | $878.00 | $877.90 | |