| 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 | $20.26 | 3.858% | $21.0416 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.88 | 4.510% | $169.1808 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.38 | 11.434% | $179.8322 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.36 | 8.817% | $218.0257 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.41 | 6.521% | $121.8707 | $121.87 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.84 | 12.206% | $242.1854 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.56 | 13.375% | $189.9712 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.69 | $1,142.1076 | $1,142.11 | $1,142.15 | $1,142.10 | |