| 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 | $20.60 | 4.527% | $21.5326 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.44 | 11.533% | $151.0603 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.88 | 8.472% | $230.9152 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.63 | 6.752% | $126.6399 | $126.64 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.31 | 12.106% | $95.6376 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.29 | 12.240% | $92.3623 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.45 | 8.620% | $241.6252 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.60 | $959.7731 | $959.78 | $959.80 | $959.70 | |