| 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 | $19.77 | 7.456% | $21.2441 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.46 | 9.345% | $175.455 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.61 | 3.275% | $204.0817 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.80 | 11.748% | $261.2668 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.79 | 12.290% | $173.8137 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.61 | 11.299% | $206.5821 | $206.58 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.35 | 8.419% | $173.8499 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.39 | $1,216.2933 | $1,216.29 | $1,216.30 | $1,216.30 | |