| 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 | $20.45 | 3.528% | $21.1715 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.68 | 11.577% | $204.9446 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.42 | 4.750% | $249.745 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.25 | 6.652% | $141.0473 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.73 | 12.442% | $155.9908 | $155.99 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.99 | 7.540% | $67.7394 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.83 | 4.381% | $228.4169 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.35 | $1,069.0555 | $1,069.06 | $1,069.05 | $1,068.90 | |