| 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 | $19.90 | 6.374% | $21.1684 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.70 | 9.617% | $100.5188 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.34 | 11.275% | $186.2076 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.57 | 12.805% | $93.1431 | $93.14 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.26 | 5.338% | $63.4767 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.75 | 13.437% | $268.5621 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.37 | 7.815% | $177.2155 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.89 | $910.2922 | $910.30 | $910.25 | $910.30 | |