| 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 | $8.35 | 9.852% | $9.1726 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.39 | 7.733% | $21.9668 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.96 | 6.841% | $213.6393 | $213.64 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.55 | 6.194% | $145.0079 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.96 | 12.125% | $124.4139 | $124.41 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.74 | 3.324% | $85.4903 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.36 | 10.558% | $241.4144 | $241.41 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.31 | $841.1052 | $841.10 | $841.05 | $841.10 | |