| 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 | $19.96 | 5.461% | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.55 | 10.607% | $173.1553 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.64 | 10.346% | $266.6401 | $266.64 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.57 | 8.102% | $137.9057 | $137.91 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.88 | 8.275% | $141.7103 | $141.71 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.64 | 3.416% | $239.5528 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.78 | 6.653% | $178.9424 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.02 | $1,158.9566 | $1,158.96 | $1,158.95 | $1,159.00 | |