| 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 | $20.79 | 3.287% | $21.4734 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.31 | 9.600% | $104.4598 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.64 | 10.119% | $241.8654 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.63 | 8.628% | $113.6575 | $113.66 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.83 | 6.696% | $87.3093 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.69 | 6.720% | $178.9588 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.47 | 4.742% | $138.7517 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.36 | $886.4759 | $886.48 | $886.40 | $886.70 | |