| 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 | $20.40 | 4.685% | $21.3557 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.43 | 8.605% | $92.7813 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.60 | 5.600% | $254.0736 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.73 | 5.140% | $81.7253 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.54 | 7.275% | $97.1268 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.88 | 13.557% | $282.6207 | $282.62 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.64 | 12.865% | $263.6978 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.22 | $1,093.3812 | $1,093.39 | $1,093.40 | $1,093.40 | |