| 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 | $19.83 | 6.192% | $21.0579 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.29 | 4.595% | $12.8547 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.67 | 11.153% | $221.9392 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.36 | 7.120% | $31.4504 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.70 | 5.651% | $109.5601 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.52 | 6.484% | $33.5638 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.63 | 10.375% | $202.6816 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.00 | $633.1077 | $633.10 | $633.10 | $633.30 | |