| 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 | $19.36 | 12.508% | $21.7815 | $21.78 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.97 | 11.558% | $185.1528 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.96 | 9.127% | $145.0953 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.59 | 3.118% | $246.0292 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.47 | 3.808% | $185.2661 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.80 | 12.468% | $45.8869 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.36 | 7.621% | $68.1887 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.51 | $897.4005 | $897.41 | $897.45 | $897.50 | |