| 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 | $19.50 | 7.579% | $20.9779 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.32 | 3.856% | $225.6999 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.48 | 7.795% | $266.7711 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.95 | 9.195% | $209.5998 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.83 | 3.773% | $182.4641 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.66 | 12.721% | $98.8112 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.53 | 12.105% | $169.8727 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.27 | $1,174.1967 | $1,174.19 | $1,174.15 | $1,174.30 | |