| 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 | $21.41 | 9.577% | $23.4604 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.68 | 6.337% | $52.8282 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.83 | 5.804% | $168.0485 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.69 | 6.758% | $186.4956 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.73 | 11.170% | $124.2102 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.59 | 7.114% | $205.2197 | $205.22 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.95 | 3.547% | $72.4311 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.88 | $832.6937 | $832.70 | $832.70 | $832.60 | |