| 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 | $21.53 | 8.535% | $23.3676 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.35 | 13.800% | $9.5023 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.81 | 13.109% | $115.1563 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.62 | 13.252% | $127.5444 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.43 | 6.403% | $226.0319 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.70 | 6.371% | $195.4035 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.51 | 12.576% | $9.5802 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.95 | $706.5862 | $706.58 | $706.60 | $706.60 | |