| 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 | $19.52 | 8.600% | $21.1987 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.92 | 5.135% | $87.1779 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.71 | 5.509% | $251.8605 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.56 | 7.377% | $184.216 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.86 | 12.778% | $25.7811 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.76 | 5.314% | $52.4042 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.30 | 4.385% | $102.6105 | $102.61 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.63 | $725.2489 | $725.25 | $725.25 | $725.30 | |