| 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 | $20.30 | 3.637% | $21.0383 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.51 | 9.255% | $150.2366 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.85 | 10.227% | $69.2777 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.62 | 4.573% | $171.1023 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.72 | 4.172% | $238.2622 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.75 | 9.429% | $19.4236 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.29 | 13.827% | $251.8878 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.04 | $921.2285 | $921.23 | $921.25 | $921.20 | |