| 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 | $21.50 | 9.685% | $23.5823 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.76 | 4.687% | $182.951 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.91 | 13.469% | $187.1217 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.99 | 7.745% | $100.1921 | $100.19 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.40 | 9.361% | $243.2189 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.85 | 8.739% | $186.868 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.88 | 9.558% | $46.9785 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.29 | $970.9125 | $970.91 | $970.90 | $971.00 | |