| 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 | $18.99 | 11.285% | $21.133 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.26 | 4.576% | $183.2799 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.87 | 9.629% | $70.02 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.91 | 5.165% | $171.3243 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.60 | 9.660% | $166.2446 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.86 | 9.740% | $262.125 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.36 | 3.500% | $86.2776 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.85 | $960.4044 | $960.40 | $960.45 | $960.30 | |