| 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 | $21.88 | 6.604% | $23.325 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.35 | 7.816% | $18.7061 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.97 | 5.625% | $170.0246 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.80 | 3.110% | $141.0545 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.93 | 11.607% | $40.1004 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.33 | 12.120% | $173.0348 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.93 | 4.654% | $220.7467 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.19 | $786.9921 | $786.99 | $787.00 | $786.90 | |