| 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 | $21.30 | 10.665% | $23.5716 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.98 | 5.300% | $167.4059 | $167.41 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.29 | 8.775% | $96.0374 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.54 | 4.801% | $178.7276 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.78 | 5.535% | $25.0962 | $25.10 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.36 | 5.680% | $257.1828 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.66 | 9.316% | $170.1613 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.91 | $918.1828 | $918.19 | $918.20 | $918.20 | |