| 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 | $19.64 | 9.331% | $21.4726 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.92 | 10.632% | $76.2476 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.51 | 3.742% | $53.4375 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.66 | 7.121% | $261.011 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.52 | 12.747% | $266.6692 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.94 | 8.557% | $128.0321 | $128.03 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.34 | 5.410% | $81.5241 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.53 | $888.3941 | $888.39 | $888.35 | $888.30 | |