| 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 | $19.79 | 7.457% | $21.2657 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.42 | 11.177% | $239.4975 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.62 | 10.282% | $187.0603 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.93 | 7.368% | $265.1238 | $265.12 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.73 | 5.302% | $142.9264 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.82 | 10.284% | $56.0463 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.39 | 10.405% | $108.6275 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.70 | $1,020.5475 | $1,020.56 | $1,020.55 | $1,020.50 | |