| 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 | $20.47 | 3.604% | $21.2077 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.72 | 8.388% | $58.226 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.54 | 4.435% | $230.3209 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.82 | 8.739% | $218.3697 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.71 | 9.223% | $271.6485 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.48 | 3.333% | $61.4625 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.54 | 3.774% | $98.1079 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.28 | $959.3432 | $959.35 | $959.30 | $959.30 | |