| 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 | $21.25 | 8.645% | $23.0871 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.35 | 10.118% | $144.64 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.69 | 13.511% | $258.4532 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.62 | 12.342% | $92.817 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.95 | 12.595% | $40.4779 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.94 | 9.820% | $208.5921 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.90 | 9.212% | $192.1039 | $192.10 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.70 | $960.1712 | $960.17 | $960.20 | $960.20 | |