| 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 | $19.70 | 7.135% | $21.1056 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.77 | 6.537% | $70.0694 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.74 | 5.869% | $67.4809 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.63 | 6.573% | $241.5264 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.26 | 10.721% | $197.3713 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.38 | 8.867% | $109.2807 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.47 | 3.522% | $170.2626 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.95 | $877.0969 | $877.10 | $877.10 | $877.20 | |