| 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 | $19.76 | 6.155% | $20.9762 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.67 | 5.854% | $261.1101 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.53 | 3.279% | $149.2691 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.43 | 6.623% | $75.0946 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.34 | 12.509% | $7.1331 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.81 | 12.446% | $61.6317 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.43 | 11.823% | $192.8164 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.97 | $768.0312 | $768.03 | $768.05 | $768.00 | |