| 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 | $20.79 | 4.169% | $21.6567 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.75 | 6.734% | $261.2315 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.91 | 12.604% | $281.4087 | $281.41 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.80 | 7.354% | $85.6685 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.43 | 11.446% | $206.6543 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.46 | 6.829% | $48.5645 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.39 | 5.783% | $208.8051 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.53 | $1,113.9893 | $1,113.99 | $1,113.95 | $1,114.10 | |