| 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 | $19.99 | 6.437% | $21.2768 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.56 | 4.729% | $15.2485 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.49 | 10.651% | $107.8737 | $107.87 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.88 | 6.468% | $258.5895 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.76 | 11.241% | $33.1053 | $33.11 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.89 | 4.519% | $129.4886 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.43 | 12.199% | $183.3668 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.00 | $748.9492 | $748.96 | $748.95 | $749.00 | |