| 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 | $21.85 | 7.630% | $23.5172 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.50 | 7.381% | $234.6275 | $234.63 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.87 | 13.753% | $258.0714 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.50 | 6.597% | $120.9876 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.28 | 4.202% | $143.0485 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.96 | 12.874% | $138.7899 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.86 | 3.810% | $61.1026 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.82 | $980.1447 | $980.15 | $980.15 | $980.10 | |