| 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 | $21.87 | 7.235% | $23.4523 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.55 | 8.817% | $151.8541 | $151.85 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.32 | 5.528% | $172.3483 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.83 | 9.331% | $206.4497 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.85 | 13.813% | $98.8466 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.39 | 6.642% | $227.5634 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.68 | 12.337% | $269.2493 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.49 | $1,149.7637 | $1,149.76 | $1,149.75 | $1,149.70 | |