| 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 | $19.98 | 8.824% | $21.743 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.59 | 9.304% | $163.5079 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.95 | 10.521% | $102.7293 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.30 | 11.355% | $40.4219 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.35 | 8.159% | $60.9476 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.94 | 5.594% | $249.1385 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.37 | 6.118% | $104.3883 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.48 | $742.8765 | $742.88 | $742.90 | $742.70 | |