| 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 | $18.72 | 12.387% | $21.0388 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.40 | 4.286% | $181.8748 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.29 | 9.266% | $258.1846 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.30 | 7.857% | $73.6663 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.99 | 13.462% | $240.5281 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.50 | 5.317% | $257.5001 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.83 | 11.451% | $7.6121 | $7.61 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.03 | $1,040.4048 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.40 | |