| 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 | $19.47 | 8.599% | $21.1442 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.43 | 7.150% | $9.0327 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.67 | 11.307% | $188.8546 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.42 | 7.387% | $157.236 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.42 | 9.506% | $208.5213 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.54 | 13.446% | $92.5039 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.84 | 3.567% | $162.4345 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.79 | $839.7272 | $839.71 | $839.75 | $839.60 | |