| 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 | $18.81 | 11.839% | $21.0369 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.57 | 6.110% | $86.5539 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.60 | 11.194% | $171.9059 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.37 | 9.298% | $196.0478 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.71 | 12.711% | $81.9522 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.30 | 13.456% | $252.2127 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.54 | 12.778% | $146.0926 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.90 | $955.8020 | $955.80 | $955.80 | $955.80 | |