| 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 | $20.53 | 3.496% | $21.2477 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.80 | 11.406% | $71.077 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.38 | 8.207% | $148.6548 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.77 | 10.434% | $225.0314 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.45 | 5.142% | $39.3757 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.69 | 3.300% | $224.8738 | $224.87 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.32 | 11.220% | $9.2535 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.94 | $739.5139 | $739.51 | $739.55 | $739.60 | |