| 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 | $19.44 | 10.845% | $21.5483 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.55 | 7.684% | $115.8141 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.47 | 13.719% | $252.9907 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.31 | 9.505% | $216.0643 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.88 | 10.395% | $152.2126 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.76 | 6.818% | $88.4026 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.59 | 4.496% | $123.9218 | $123.92 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.00 | $970.9544 | $970.94 | $970.90 | $970.90 | |