| 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 | $20.42 | 4.125% | $21.2623 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.73 | 11.203% | $23.0524 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.86 | 10.773% | $208.0982 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.40 | 12.499% | $179.3234 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.75 | 12.125% | $61.3884 | $61.39 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.77 | 11.698% | $167.2901 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.29 | 10.691% | $216.1685 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.22 | $876.5833 | $876.58 | $876.55 | $876.70 | |