| 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 | $20.29 | 5.255% | $21.3562 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.44 | 5.116% | $41.4578 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.68 | 3.491% | $252.1869 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.80 | 7.167% | $193.7579 | $193.76 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.31 | 12.216% | $187.7486 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.84 | 7.331% | $23.4411 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.82 | 4.473% | $188.9081 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.18 | $908.8566 | $908.87 | $908.85 | $908.90 | |