| 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 | $20.28 | 7.225% | $21.7452 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.79 | 5.228% | $83.9614 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.40 | 12.582% | $147.9327 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.73 | 5.675% | $246.9942 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.77 | 11.768% | $202.043 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.25 | 11.702% | $110.8642 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.31 | 12.212% | $235.9931 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.53 | $1,049.5338 | $1,049.52 | $1,049.55 | $1,049.50 | |