| 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 | $19.50 | 8.224% | $21.1037 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.61 | 12.206% | $237.4391 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.54 | 7.294% | $169.031 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.56 | 7.145% | $145.2458 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.70 | 5.376% | $15.4903 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.25 | 5.197% | $186.4617 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.72 | 11.722% | $265.5855 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.88 | $1,040.3571 | $1,040.36 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.30 | |