| 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 | $21.40 | 9.198% | $23.3684 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.69 | 11.160% | $114.1502 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.77 | 8.301% | $226.1 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.59 | 9.394% | $33.4636 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.31 | 7.649% | $42.3168 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.83 | 12.559% | $95.4838 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.28 | 3.318% | $250.3189 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.87 | $785.2017 | $785.20 | $785.15 | $785.30 | |