| 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 | $19.45 | 12.330% | $21.8482 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.45 | 9.730% | $108.0292 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.83 | 12.301% | $272.7005 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.32 | 9.735% | $9.13 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.25 | 9.350% | $105.2494 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.43 | 9.660% | $61.8811 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.59 | 10.837% | $182.4266 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.32 | $761.2650 | $761.27 | $761.35 | $761.10 | |