| 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 | 6.617% | $21.0355 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.43 | 13.205% | $54.8252 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.30 | 7.158% | $228.568 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.48 | 8.760% | $193.0272 | $193.03 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.91 | 12.627% | $244.2992 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.84 | 4.457% | $15.5014 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.32 | 9.604% | $274.3607 | $274.36 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.01 | $1,031.6172 | $1,031.63 | $1,031.65 | $1,031.60 | |