| 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 | 9.267% | $21.8425 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.62 | 6.440% | $101.7779 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.47 | 13.742% | $21.0081 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.93 | 10.188% | $31.8774 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.81 | 9.565% | $40.3309 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.38 | 9.296% | $268.1905 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.38 | 10.242% | $53.3351 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.58 | $538.3624 | $538.37 | $538.45 | $538.30 | |