| 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 | $20.71 | 5.135% | $21.7735 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.34 | 12.778% | $158.2726 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.50 | 8.154% | $227.6642 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 3.712% | $259.9334 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.38 | 13.614% | $161.7636 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.76 | 3.122% | $200.8404 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.84 | 6.731% | $19.0408 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.16 | $1,049.2885 | $1,049.27 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.30 | |