| 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 | $20.80 | 3.143% | $21.4537 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.74 | 7.158% | $186.1763 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.92 | 11.198% | $238.9867 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.85 | 9.517% | $228.7263 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.95 | 11.216% | $273.5358 | $273.54 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.94 | 6.245% | $47.7465 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.29 | 11.202% | $231.6226 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.49 | $1,228.2479 | $1,228.26 | $1,228.30 | $1,228.20 | |