| 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 | $19.78 | 8.460% | $21.4534 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.90 | 7.798% | $270.4652 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.86 | 8.423% | $247.0526 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.52 | 10.820% | $161.2653 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.75 | 10.194% | $254.2727 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.27 | 7.619% | $209.0714 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.69 | 3.516% | $162.1992 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.77 | $1,325.7798 | $1,325.78 | $1,325.70 | $1,326.00 | |