| 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 | $20.29 | 6.807% | $21.6711 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.61 | 11.745% | $26.383 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.36 | 11.208% | $158.3157 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.42 | 11.152% | $245.0012 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.88 | 10.782% | $75.1988 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.56 | 9.141% | $117.3921 | $117.39 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.77 | 5.243% | $219.7158 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.89 | $863.6777 | $863.68 | $863.65 | $863.70 | |