| 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 | $20.43 | 3.498% | $21.1446 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.51 | 13.744% | $7.4047 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.67 | 10.436% | $148.7242 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.70 | 9.636% | $250.7375 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.49 | 8.149% | $268.7395 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.26 | 8.120% | $32.7171 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.32 | 7.541% | $119.7146 | $119.71 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.38 | $849.1822 | $849.17 | $849.15 | $849.00 | |