| 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 | $20.37 | 3.675% | $21.1186 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.36 | 13.616% | $251.5004 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.95 | 8.452% | $52.0027 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.56 | 11.718% | $96.7031 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.34 | 5.398% | $86.7847 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.43 | 7.346% | $241.9901 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.89 | 9.310% | $187.893 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.90 | $937.9926 | $937.98 | $938.00 | $938.00 | |