| 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 | $19.74 | 8.417% | $21.4015 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.26 | 10.323% | $5.803 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.73 | 9.128% | $256.1562 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.26 | 7.381% | $136.6531 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.52 | 9.805% | $212.4946 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.52 | 4.827% | $25.7036 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.29 | 12.149% | $273.9688 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.32 | $932.1808 | $932.17 | $932.15 | $932.30 | |