| 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 | $21.42 | 9.685% | $23.4945 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.78 | 8.808% | $144.4753 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.82 | 12.845% | $222.1015 | $222.10 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.48 | 4.834% | $36.1468 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.75 | 3.506% | $179.8417 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.71 | 4.107% | $39.2587 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.40 | 5.164% | $216.0069 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.36 | $861.3254 | $861.33 | $861.35 | $861.30 | |