| 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 | $52.45 | 11.350% | $58.4031 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.82 | 12.772% | $172.3382 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.90 | 7.644% | $186.1165 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.43 | 13.640% | $137.9931 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.77 | 7.103% | $24.3874 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.42 | 9.680% | $250.5311 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.68 | 13.177% | $169.4033 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.47 | $999.1727 | $999.17 | $999.20 | $999.10 | |