| 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 | $20.60 | 5.479% | $21.7287 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.81 | 9.294% | $133.131 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.59 | 10.583% | $276.0041 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.48 | 13.725% | $232.5449 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.44 | 8.183% | $157.3414 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.70 | 9.190% | $153.6303 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.52 | 8.567% | $159.0724 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.14 | $1,133.4528 | $1,133.44 | $1,133.50 | $1,133.30 | |