| 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 | $19.92 | 8.146% | $21.5427 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.27 | 9.777% | $271.4456 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.85 | 4.187% | $63.3978 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.54 | 8.562% | $252.4501 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.83 | 5.654% | $148.7925 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.57 | 6.186% | $253.3279 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.51 | 5.193% | $231.9611 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.49 | $1,242.9177 | $1,242.92 | $1,242.95 | $1,242.90 | |