| 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 | $19.92 | 6.289% | $21.1728 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.28 | 12.843% | $144.755 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.51 | 5.139% | $24.7182 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.32 | 4.407% | $250.9109 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.87 | 6.596% | $265.2855 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.92 | 4.574% | $41.7459 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.63 | 12.560% | $269.7275 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.45 | $1,018.3158 | $1,018.33 | $1,018.30 | $1,018.30 | |