| 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 | $19.77 | 6.249% | $21.0054 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.46 | 11.110% | $10.511 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.57 | 5.585% | $60.7853 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.76 | 5.874% | $237.9624 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.78 | 3.302% | $80.3483 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.77 | 10.641% | $86.0455 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.99 | 10.601% | $136.0282 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.10 | $632.6861 | $632.70 | $632.70 | $632.60 | |