| 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 | $20.78 | 3.184% | $21.4416 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.48 | 6.583% | $26.0915 | $26.09 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.65 | 12.621% | $114.4792 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.73 | 11.858% | $265.92 | $265.92 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.92 | 8.524% | $233.2398 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.69 | 11.739% | $272.2968 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.91 | 3.620% | $144.9747 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.16 | $1,078.4436 | $1,078.44 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.40 | |