| 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 | $19.89 | 6.696% | $21.2218 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.53 | 5.839% | $33.371 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.88 | 7.730% | $73.1271 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 8.523% | $235.9833 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.52 | 8.719% | $198.4339 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.45 | 11.359% | $265.5355 | $265.54 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.95 | 8.581% | $86.8105 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.67 | $914.4831 | $914.48 | $914.50 | $914.40 | |