| 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 | $20.96 | 3.836% | $21.764 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.88 | 7.485% | $206.2422 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.61 | 5.276% | $6.9587 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.25 | 3.151% | $254.0093 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.51 | 12.766% | $232.8731 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.33 | 7.346% | $234.3685 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.52 | 13.729% | $159.812 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.06 | $1,116.0278 | $1,116.02 | $1,115.95 | $1,116.10 | |