| 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 | 5.627% | $23.1851 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.50 | 11.271% | $87.3477 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.26 | 3.336% | $73.6372 | $73.64 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.67 | 11.213% | $166.4525 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.37 | 4.156% | $173.2843 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.67 | 5.157% | $79.5723 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.65 | 9.324% | $77.2374 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.07 | $680.7165 | $680.72 | $680.75 | $680.70 | |