| 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 | $19.49 | 8.596% | $21.1654 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.99 | 8.163% | $180.6214 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.41 | 10.866% | $239.9251 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.39 | 10.188% | $260.4734 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.50 | 10.752% | $270.7886 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.43 | 12.520% | $263.7806 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.76 | 3.446% | $51.4747 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.97 | $1,288.2292 | $1,288.23 | $1,288.20 | $1,288.30 | |