| 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 | 8.742% | $21.5635 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.39 | 9.715% | $23.468 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.57 | 11.147% | $235.1537 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.69 | 12.318% | $19.8691 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.74 | 9.546% | $99.402 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.42 | 7.847% | $89.966 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.59 | 10.566% | $120.0636 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.23 | $609.4859 | $609.48 | $609.40 | $609.70 | |