| 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 | $161.91 | 9.688% | $177.5958 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.92 | 5.221% | $20.96 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.92 | 4.496% | $227.7177 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.45 | 12.732% | $278.9553 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.39 | 5.405% | $20.438 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.37 | 4.733% | $81.0319 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 7.291% | $260.1807 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.46 | $1,066.8794 | $1,066.89 | $1,066.90 | $1,066.90 | |