| 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 | $19.68 | 8.745% | $21.401 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.43 | 9.865% | $45.5171 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.52 | 8.410% | $226.0565 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.44 | 3.845% | $92.879 | $92.88 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.32 | 8.874% | $191.9666 | $191.97 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.45 | 9.456% | $216.1209 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.43 | 11.184% | $67.1885 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.27 | $861.1296 | $861.14 | $861.10 | $861.20 | |