| 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 | $19.82 | 9.329% | $21.669 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.79 | 12.581% | $215.9191 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.39 | 10.721% | $266.1622 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.30 | 12.843% | $210.2265 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.47 | 8.584% | $191.6182 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.91 | 8.688% | $39.0299 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.38 | 13.243% | $204.2677 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.06 | $1,148.8926 | $1,148.90 | $1,148.85 | $1,148.90 | |