| 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 | $21.87 | 9.109% | $23.8621 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.54 | 4.103% | $188.9886 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.69 | 12.309% | $261.3318 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.38 | 5.195% | $136.1013 | $136.10 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.46 | 12.584% | $74.8233 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.59 | 9.749% | $257.4602 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.88 | 4.758% | $155.9637 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.41 | $1,098.5310 | $1,098.52 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.60 | |