| 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 | $18.94 | 10.751% | $20.9762 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.27 | 8.786% | $173.2635 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.96 | 8.334% | $259.9583 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.57 | 13.551% | $13.1379 | $13.14 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.44 | 9.617% | $34.4636 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.31 | 6.492% | $167.5226 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.30 | 9.601% | $176.7864 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.79 | $846.1085 | $846.11 | $846.10 | $846.20 | |