| 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 | $19.94 | 5.544% | $21.0455 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.71 | 11.709% | $161.6541 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.95 | 11.687% | $242.3049 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.39 | 4.335% | $175.6897 | $175.69 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.83 | 5.362% | $128.3625 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.63 | 10.294% | $55.8419 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.33 | 11.531% | $79.5551 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.78 | $864.4537 | $864.45 | $864.45 | $864.50 | |