| 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 | $20.78 | 3.322% | $21.4703 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.33 | 6.150% | $180.8053 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.64 | 3.652% | $186.2005 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.93 | 12.126% | $219.6885 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.60 | 11.208% | $156.3584 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.82 | 9.788% | $162.2886 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.67 | 9.557% | $202.3189 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.77 | $1,129.1305 | $1,129.14 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.20 | |