| 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 | $19.73 | 8.647% | $21.4361 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.42 | 8.378% | $34.0524 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.56 | 9.147% | $103.2094 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.54 | 7.855% | $242.1776 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.91 | 3.779% | $178.4065 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.69 | 6.452% | $15.6378 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.59 | 13.551% | $15.4316 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.44 | $610.3514 | $610.36 | $610.40 | $610.30 | |