| 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 | $20.63 | 5.542% | $21.7733 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.40 | 9.289% | $144.6986 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.28 | 11.194% | $157.0949 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.60 | 11.165% | $155.1863 | $155.19 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.62 | 6.513% | $195.5792 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.90 | 5.338% | $233.745 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.63 | 9.848% | $270.9181 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.06 | $1,178.9954 | $1,179.00 | $1,179.00 | $1,179.00 | |