| 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 | $21.25 | 8.592% | $23.0758 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.60 | 4.500% | $129.162 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.78 | 6.669% | $262.1711 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.42 | 4.499% | $151.9624 | $151.96 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.64 | 10.618% | $32.7872 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.46 | 12.829% | $231.8185 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.69 | 5.842% | $75.8781 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.84 | $906.8551 | $906.86 | $906.85 | $907.00 | |