| 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 | $19.76 | 6.231% | $20.9912 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.66 | 6.746% | $228.0735 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.29 | 5.133% | $196.9036 | $196.90 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.69 | 4.845% | $205.1712 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.84 | 12.556% | $146.1427 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.95 | 10.782% | $209.3226 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.32 | 3.546% | $214.6716 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.51 | $1,221.2764 | $1,221.26 | $1,221.20 | $1,221.30 | |