| 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 | $19.80 | 9.254% | $21.6323 | $21.63 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.44 | 10.188% | $139.3217 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.62 | 13.211% | $173.9147 | $173.91 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.29 | 4.371% | $173.5585 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.55 | 4.682% | $37.2145 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.40 | 9.466% | $52.9815 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.70 | 8.666% | $9.4539 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.80 | $608.0771 | $608.06 | $608.05 | $608.10 | |