| 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 | $20.73 | 12.259% | $23.2713 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.30 | 10.132% | $13.5462 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.42 | 3.361% | $173.047 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.85 | 11.404% | $20.9997 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.75 | 13.734% | $226.0463 | $226.05 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.65 | 4.789% | $151.5773 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.62 | 12.340% | $200.6617 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.32 | $809.1495 | $809.16 | $809.15 | $809.10 | |