| 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 | $21.72 | 5.750% | $22.9689 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.56 | 9.570% | $143.0546 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.94 | 11.420% | $277.3689 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.62 | 12.702% | $262.1674 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.44 | 8.771% | $138.6178 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.93 | 9.494% | $151.0251 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.70 | 5.753% | $220.7065 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.91 | $1,215.9092 | $1,215.92 | $1,215.85 | $1,216.00 | |