| 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 | $19.25 | 11.285% | $21.4224 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.32 | 5.474% | $139.5632 | $139.56 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.89 | 6.362% | $164.7441 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.42 | 13.505% | $163.9239 | $163.92 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.49 | 8.482% | $135.0492 | $135.05 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.68 | 6.315% | $41.1226 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.73 | 6.549% | $213.8758 | $213.88 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.78 | $879.7012 | $879.69 | $879.65 | $879.60 | |