| 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 | $19.85 | 5.835% | $21.0082 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.25 | 8.647% | $145.8586 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.32 | 7.740% | $236.2954 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.51 | 11.401% | $69.6368 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.91 | 7.109% | $38.4628 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.65 | 4.306% | $13.1947 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.96 | 5.145% | $261.769 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.45 | $786.2255 | $786.23 | $786.20 | $786.30 | |