| 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 | $18.98 | 10.588% | $20.9896 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.46 | 8.332% | $23.248 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.60 | 11.274% | $271.0635 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.62 | 5.552% | $232.8688 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.79 | 9.455% | $228.5311 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.86 | 12.475% | $224.7925 | $224.79 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.84 | 13.708% | $143.0901 | $143.09 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.15 | $1,144.5836 | $1,144.58 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.60 | |