| 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 | $19.73 | 9.586% | $21.6213 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.29 | 3.225% | $135.5241 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.79 | 11.760% | $263.5189 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.56 | 5.493% | $144.0612 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.56 | 10.189% | $84.3607 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.91 | 10.480% | $239.6422 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.29 | 13.469% | $249.9609 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.13 | $1,138.6893 | $1,138.68 | $1,138.60 | $1,138.70 | |