| 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 | $241.77 | 4.736% | $253.2202 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.59 | 8.442% | $237.0434 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.51 | 12.546% | $259.4298 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.91 | 5.338% | $20.9728 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.56 | 13.475% | $195.8125 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.25 | 10.695% | $253.7683 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.63 | 13.846% | $100.9017 | $100.90 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.22 | $1,321.1487 | $1,321.14 | $1,321.10 | $1,321.10 | |