| 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 | $19.99 | 7.718% | $21.5328 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.65 | 8.239% | $60.235 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.50 | 8.838% | $174.685 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.76 | 11.287% | $259.0316 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.42 | 3.133% | $242.7957 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.88 | 11.310% | $230.2781 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.30 | 6.269% | $93.8355 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.50 | $1,082.3937 | $1,082.41 | $1,082.50 | $1,082.30 | |