| 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 | $20.98 | 12.444% | $23.5908 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.53 | 9.807% | $24.7395 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.67 | 5.509% | $227.5513 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.40 | 9.509% | $111.0421 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.44 | 10.714% | $29.2728 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.89 | 9.503% | $229.8358 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.93 | 12.431% | $194.4269 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.84 | $840.4592 | $840.46 | $840.50 | $840.40 | |