| 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 | $19.43 | 10.872% | $21.5424 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.92 | 4.622% | $71.0593 | $71.06 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.69 | 12.819% | $116.982 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.34 | 5.640% | $40.5024 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.70 | 13.428% | $198.1587 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.45 | 6.287% | $265.1329 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.70 | 7.149% | $149.6872 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.23 | $863.0649 | $863.06 | $863.10 | $863.10 | |