| 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 | $19.75 | 6.770% | $21.0871 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.45 | 8.168% | $85.9395 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.89 | 12.277% | $265.973 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.43 | 11.120% | $168.269 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.79 | 3.550% | $72.2675 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.81 | 5.375% | $27.1973 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.84 | 5.120% | $9.2926 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.96 | $650.0260 | $650.03 | $650.00 | $650.10 | |