| 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 | 7.691% | $23.1966 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.76 | 6.323% | $8.2507 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.48 | 11.561% | $253.779 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.58 | 6.318% | $218.5685 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.37 | 11.108% | $178.1839 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.45 | 9.592% | $18.0279 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.67 | 3.655% | $203.8583 | $203.86 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.85 | $903.8649 | $903.87 | $903.90 | $904.00 | |