| 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 | $18.53 | 13.756% | $21.079 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.76 | 5.613% | $177.1764 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.59 | 11.870% | $191.9577 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.83 | 10.530% | $87.1308 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.96 | 10.375% | $265.9596 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.63 | 8.336% | $165.3532 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.77 | 13.751% | $96.4267 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.07 | $1,005.0834 | $1,005.09 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.20 | |