| 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 | $19.97 | 8.785% | $21.7244 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.94 | 7.800% | $224.1593 | $224.16 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.42 | 11.341% | $227.6033 | $227.60 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.33 | 13.635% | $202.6453 | $202.65 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.66 | 6.863% | $253.9706 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.60 | 13.463% | $167.4714 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.96 | 7.378% | $45.0558 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.88 | $1,142.6301 | $1,142.63 | $1,142.55 | $1,142.70 | |