| 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 | $18.99 | 11.683% | $21.2086 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.87 | 11.681% | $36.7095 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.58 | 7.605% | $83.48 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.71 | 7.215% | $192.6761 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.78 | 3.367% | $240.6177 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.89 | 8.206% | $145.9591 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.91 | 7.825% | $258.683 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.73 | $979.3340 | $979.34 | $979.35 | $979.40 | |