| 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 | $20.85 | 11.201% | $23.1854 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.82 | 5.454% | $71.5189 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.86 | 5.262% | $148.2721 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.76 | 4.808% | $125.5181 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.39 | 4.245% | $41.0621 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.50 | 13.668% | $283.6017 | $283.60 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.99 | 10.184% | $241.2919 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.17 | $934.4502 | $934.45 | $934.40 | $934.50 | |