| 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 | $20.38 | 3.222% | $21.0366 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.53 | 9.742% | $263.9624 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.81 | 5.730% | $230.2905 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.44 | 7.828% | $94.2848 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.65 | 6.309% | $14.5112 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.68 | 13.316% | $35.8985 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.90 | 6.440% | $213.838 | $213.84 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.39 | $873.8220 | $873.82 | $873.85 | $873.80 | |