| 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 | $19.75 | 8.110% | $21.3517 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.97 | 13.455% | $247.2979 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.93 | 6.799% | $237.019 | $237.02 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.65 | 10.655% | $81.4974 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.76 | 4.474% | $53.031 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.41 | 12.494% | $151.2032 | $151.20 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.68 | 5.209% | $258.4775 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.15 | $1,049.8777 | $1,049.88 | $1,049.90 | $1,049.90 | |