| 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 | $18.75 | 13.548% | $21.2903 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.85 | 5.873% | $77.1285 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.95 | 9.363% | $139.93 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.50 | 7.775% | $234.4106 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.69 | 10.377% | $229.242 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.66 | 12.592% | $250.6973 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.80 | 4.845% | $187.4629 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.20 | $1,140.1616 | $1,140.16 | $1,140.20 | $1,140.10 | |