| 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 | $20.58 | 6.613% | $21.941 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.69 | 6.402% | $158.2091 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.94 | 8.152% | $185.9565 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.71 | 10.682% | $87.1178 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.97 | 13.763% | $240.0058 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.50 | 6.846% | $14.4242 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.68 | 9.857% | $255.6153 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.07 | $963.2697 | $963.28 | $963.20 | $963.20 | |