| 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 | $21.26 | 9.438% | $23.2665 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.84 | 5.687% | $79.0962 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.93 | 7.198% | $245.4084 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.57 | 8.679% | $127.7739 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.99 | 10.232% | $35.2632 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.97 | 4.632% | $139.1292 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.56 | 9.756% | $156.4682 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.12 | $806.4056 | $806.41 | $806.35 | $806.50 | |