| 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 | $20.52 | 3.659% | $21.2708 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.56 | 4.874% | $232.3588 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.84 | 4.831% | $26.04 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.75 | 10.841% | $118.3228 | $118.32 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.79 | 10.288% | $60.4268 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.58 | 10.660% | $188.7638 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.61 | 11.338% | $44.101 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.65 | $691.2840 | $691.28 | $691.25 | $691.30 | |