| 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 | $21.28 | 5.438% | $22.4372 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.37 | 4.129% | $104.5143 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.40 | 6.158% | $263.6965 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.85 | 4.492% | $34.3256 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.83 | 12.692% | $80.9467 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.49 | 5.439% | $234.5912 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.51 | 13.842% | $263.5556 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.73 | $1,004.0671 | $1,004.08 | $1,004.10 | $1,004.00 | |