| 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 | $21.61 | 8.590% | $23.4663 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.39 | 13.337% | $60.5106 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.66 | 9.356% | $166.9429 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.94 | 8.791% | $233.8354 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.98 | 12.837% | $276.4281 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.55 | 10.135% | $179.0244 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.29 | 13.296% | $234.8513 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.42 | $1,175.0590 | $1,175.06 | $1,175.05 | $1,175.00 | |