| 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 | $20.64 | 12.323% | $23.1835 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.78 | 12.843% | $101.3104 | $101.31 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.80 | 7.125% | $53.3483 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.37 | 10.609% | $93.3208 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.48 | 6.333% | $245.0763 | $245.08 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 11.746% | $13.7895 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.44 | 11.466% | $269.1235 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.85 | $799.1523 | $799.15 | $799.15 | $799.10 | |