| 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 | $19.94 | 5.135% | $20.9639 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.57 | 13.686% | $56.3542 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.74 | 11.813% | $260.2336 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.57 | 7.478% | $139.2592 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.69 | 5.440% | $227.4235 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.94 | 3.463% | $105.4702 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.39 | 8.506% | $266.2629 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.84 | $1,075.9675 | $1,075.95 | $1,075.90 | $1,076.10 | |