| 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 | $19.95 | 5.836% | $21.1143 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.66 | 4.239% | $211.2508 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.88 | 8.412% | $157.0673 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.81 | 3.253% | $76.211 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.37 | 3.346% | $251.5132 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.72 | 4.244% | $234.2571 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.83 | 3.667% | $168.801 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.22 | $1,120.2147 | $1,120.21 | $1,120.15 | $1,120.30 | |