| 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 | $19.41 | 8.422% | $21.0447 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.54 | 10.775% | $48.2314 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.98 | 5.288% | $187.3916 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.25 | 5.472% | $136.3226 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.34 | 4.343% | $254.9517 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.28 | 5.464% | $79.3933 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.59 | 3.216% | $178.1405 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.39 | $905.4758 | $905.46 | $905.50 | $905.40 | |