| 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 | 7.118% | $21.038 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.33 | 8.643% | $219.8174 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.36 | 4.624% | $152.0814 | $152.08 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.37 | 3.745% | $12.8333 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.52 | 3.137% | $257.3474 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.68 | 5.280% | $181.7975 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.93 | 5.858% | $38.0348 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.83 | $882.9498 | $882.95 | $883.00 | $882.80 | |