| 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 | $20.50 | 12.857% | $23.1357 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.74 | 8.853% | $43.2582 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.33 | 7.423% | $72.3279 | $72.33 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.70 | 12.150% | $93.8696 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.25 | 9.809% | $207.8135 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.65 | 4.597% | $83.3115 | $83.31 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.70 | 11.242% | $262.1974 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.87 | $785.9138 | $785.92 | $785.90 | $785.90 | |