| 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 | $21.37 | 9.336% | $23.3651 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.29 | 11.619% | $24.8799 | $24.88 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.83 | 8.456% | $144.0621 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.29 | 7.123% | $48.516 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.47 | 9.834% | $9.3029 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.64 | 8.214% | $214.9563 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.69 | 11.542% | $124.5813 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.58 | $589.6636 | $589.67 | $589.65 | $589.80 | |