| 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 | $20.25 | 6.409% | $21.5478 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.81 | 5.792% | $212.4409 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.60 | 11.290% | $183.1833 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.97 | 13.624% | $274.936 | $274.94 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.82 | 6.468% | $186.1274 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.94 | 7.401% | $93.3744 | $93.37 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.68 | 13.377% | $83.5362 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.07 | $1,055.1460 | $1,055.15 | $1,055.20 | $1,055.00 | |