| 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 | $20.95 | 9.596% | $22.9604 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 7.337% | $16.3689 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.72 | 5.125% | $12.3207 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.93 | 9.678% | $274.1182 | $274.12 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.27 | 3.532% | $25.1272 | $25.13 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.89 | 5.107% | $9.344 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.34 | 4.447% | $43.1784 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $372.35 | $403.4178 | $403.42 | $403.40 | $403.40 | |