| 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 | $21.31 | 8.438% | $23.1081 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.80 | 9.417% | $21.6646 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.99 | 6.178% | $141.2061 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.50 | 4.535% | $245.1346 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.75 | 13.299% | $46.1693 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.50 | 6.105% | $228.6563 | $228.66 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.83 | 12.870% | $34.7978 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.68 | $740.7368 | $740.74 | $740.70 | $740.80 | |