| 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 | $20.35 | 3.554% | $21.0732 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.28 | 8.705% | $262.2834 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.46 | 4.408% | $149.7837 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.38 | 10.235% | $253.9594 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.89 | 13.471% | $106.5379 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.92 | 9.518% | $270.4218 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.64 | 11.654% | $74.4062 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.92 | $1,138.4656 | $1,138.46 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.50 | |