| 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 | $19.55 | 7.827% | $21.0802 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.61 | 11.427% | $88.707 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.45 | 6.634% | $226.5439 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.78 | 12.587% | $211.4159 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.87 | 4.295% | $147.9633 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.70 | 12.144% | $149.9365 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.31 | 13.374% | $42.2998 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.27 | $887.9466 | $887.95 | $887.95 | $887.90 | |