| 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 | $19.98 | 5.431% | $21.0651 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.65 | 10.282% | $43.7268 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.46 | 10.738% | $178.7976 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.44 | 11.812% | $66.4611 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.99 | 9.456% | $91.9321 | $91.93 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.42 | 4.840% | $130.4419 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.83 | 3.196% | $247.495 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.77 | $779.9196 | $779.93 | $779.95 | $779.90 | |