| 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 | 12.242% | $23.5484 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.76 | 11.196% | $27.5321 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.87 | 6.167% | $252.5394 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.52 | 8.512% | $202.3966 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.68 | 8.838% | $87.8105 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.88 | 10.391% | $243.8316 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.67 | 4.343% | $253.2092 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.36 | $1,090.8678 | $1,090.87 | $1,090.90 | $1,090.70 | |