| 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 | $20.32 | 3.336% | $20.9979 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.27 | 3.145% | $132.3041 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.71 | 10.724% | $59.4699 | $59.47 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.38 | 4.693% | $249.5672 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.44 | 5.418% | $103.7735 | $103.77 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.49 | 13.770% | $259.9531 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.84 | 13.232% | $162.8729 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.45 | $988.9386 | $988.93 | $988.85 | $989.10 | |