| 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 | $21.95 | 6.871% | $23.4582 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.32 | 13.530% | $41.2341 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.82 | 6.582% | $85.0738 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.45 | 8.540% | $160.0422 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.57 | 12.531% | $229.0794 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.93 | 11.200% | $231.2182 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.58 | 11.581% | $259.5151 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.62 | $1,029.6210 | $1,029.62 | $1,029.60 | $1,029.60 | |