| 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 | 4.550% | $21.3282 | $21.33 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.32 | 7.212% | $150.4399 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.75 | 7.381% | $155.434 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.89 | 4.784% | $176.9697 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.94 | 7.446% | $133.1686 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.51 | 10.457% | $276.7058 | $276.71 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.45 | 6.534% | $84.6413 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.26 | $998.6875 | $998.69 | $998.70 | $998.60 | |